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DA53 SUH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,718 mi
Last recorded113,718 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 SUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 113,718 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear seat at time of test not allowing full visual inspection

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 113,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted to near side rear seat at time of test not allowing full visual inspection

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 103,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,046 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 97,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across from the nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Across from the nearside (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 89,645 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 80,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,529 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,653 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,718 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DA53 SUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 SUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA53 SUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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