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DA53 WXP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,901 mi
Last recorded75,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,901 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2014 72,090 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,090 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,080 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 66,080 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,690 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 53,552 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,319 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside front top shock absorber mount

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,609 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,433 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 WXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WXP, 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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What year was DA53 WXP registered?

DA53 WXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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