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DA53 VHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,704 mi
Last recorded130,704 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,704 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 130,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 120,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside has tread void at edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside tread void at edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 111,166 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside has tread void at edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside tread void at edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,886 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,894 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 85,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,419 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 71,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tint visor fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 60,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tint visor fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,728 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,719 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre is cracking and over 8 years old

Fail 4 Jun 2011 49,719 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre is cracking and over 8 years old

Pass 25 May 2010 42,717 miles

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

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

Unable to check offside rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2008 36,718 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,357 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 32,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,589 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 VHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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