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DA53 WZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,454 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,863 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 108,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,338 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

offside front wiperblade torn at ends

Fail 28 Aug 2013 79,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

offside front wiperblade torn at ends

Fail 28 Aug 2012 69,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,159 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,984 miles

exhaust rear heavy corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2010 55,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear heavy corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2009 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,786 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,385 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,074 miles

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

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 WZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

DA53 WZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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