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DF53 BTO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 70,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 65,884 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,307 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,089 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 47,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 44,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front burst during roller brake test

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

clutch pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,181 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear wiper not cleaning rear screen very well

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,603 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,828 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear tyre treads starting to split

Pass 21 May 2013 28,569 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 28,567 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 26,282 miles

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

rear tyre treads starting to split

Pass 11 May 2011 26,267 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise service etc,plastic sills fitted,brake check,slight oil leak(poss driveshaft oil seal,not excess).

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,284 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,377 miles

raer silencer starting to corrode

Fail 14 Nov 2008 23,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

raer silencer starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 15,310 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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DF53 BTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF53 BTO, 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 DF53 BTO registered?

DF53 BTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DF53 BTO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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