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DA53 VEV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,551 mi
Last recorded74,551 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,551 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

deterioration to both rear tyres/inner side walls starting to split

Fail 27 Dec 2017 70,535 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

deterioration to both rear tyres/inner side walls starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,018 miles

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

corrosion starting to front offside & nearside brake pipes

corrosion starting to rear offside/nearside & main brake pipes

deterioration starting to both front & rear offside tyres.side walls starting to split

Fail 3 Jan 2017 66,018 miles

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

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

corrosion starting to front offside & nearside brake pipes

corrosion starting to rear offside/nearside & main brake pipes

deterioration starting to both front & rear offside tyres.side walls starting to split

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,362 miles

corrosion to both rear main brake pipes

corrosion to front offside brake pipe

corrosion to rear offside & nearside brake pipes

Fail 30 Dec 2015 60,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to both rear main brake pipes

corrosion to front offside brake pipe

corrosion to rear offside & nearside brake pipes

Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

replacement fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2013 50,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

replacement fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 48,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres starting to crack/split on the inner side walls

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,270 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,015 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 38,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,216 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 26,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyres side wall not showing inner cord

Pass 29 Dec 2007 26,833 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyres side wall not showing inner cord

Pass 30 Dec 2006 21,139 miles

rear tyre inner side walls & tread split .no cord showing †rear tyres worn on inside edges †ADVISE NEW TYRES

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 VEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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