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DA53 TWE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 TWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 110,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

Fail 28 Nov 2021 87,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,112 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,108 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe running across antiroll bar is rubbing/chafing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perrish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 80,008 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box broken off due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are also lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front antiroll link boots are perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are also lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front antiroll link boots are perished

Offside Front mirror missing its cover

Offside Front tyre has excessive wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,341 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,078 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 74,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,869 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,136 miles

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

front gearbox mount needs replacing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,186 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,723 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,880 miles

o/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,880 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,779 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,194 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 32,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,417 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 TWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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