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DF53 GNJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,890 mi
Last recorded131,890 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 131,890 miles

Both rear wheel arches to sills very corroded but sill factory fitted covers over sills

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch slipping lot and judder when coming out of brake tester

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and front pipe by 02 sensor very corroded and traces of a blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Traces been sticking on ? disc been over heated (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 10 psi reset pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover not on right (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 129,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 126,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured a bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre edges low but has raised edges ()

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage top dust cover not on right

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge stepped and low in places but has raised edges and small cut to cords? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside dip beam pattern poor maybe bulb?

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated nearside over temp and rev gauges not working (7.8 (c) (i))

both door mirrors glasses coming away from backing a lot

Pass 13 Dec 2018 121,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm but outer edge lower but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated dim (7.8 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper anti-roll bar drop link dust cover not on right

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside headlamp lens faded and electric adjuster not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both mirror glasses coming off backing

Fail 12 Dec 2018 121,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm but outer edge lower but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated dim (7.8 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper anti-roll bar drop link dust cover not on right

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens faded

both mirror glasses coming off backing

headlamp electric adjuster not moving a lot?

Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,669 miles

Nearside mirror glass coming off backing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top not on right (2.4.G.2)

headlamp electric adjuster not working?

nearside of dash side light not working

very small bit of play in rack?

wiper linkage a bit slow sticking in spindles ?

Fail 14 Dec 2017 116,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder not in right and pattern poor on limit and lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside mirror glass coming off backing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top not on right (2.4.G.2)

headlamp electric adjuster not working?

nearside of dash side light not working

very small bit of play in rack?

wiper linkage a bit slow sticking in spindles ?

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places but been covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror glass coming a way from backing a bit

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a bit ()

Oil leak ()

dash side lights one out over temp gauge

exhaust rubber mounting rubber cracking (1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 111,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened below but other 4mm ish? discs very worn (3.5.1n)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places but been covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror glass coming a way from backing a bit

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a bit ()

dash side lights one out over temp gauge

exhaust rubber mounting rubber cracking (1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in places and been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm ish (3.5.1g)

oil leak?

Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,882 miles

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

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

dash side light dim one side

nearside wiper blade split at end

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,038 miles

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

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

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

dash bulb out on rev/temp gauges

Fail 12 Dec 2013 95,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

dash bulb out on rev/temp gauges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,917 miles

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

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

back box internal baffles loose

slight play in n/s drop link

slight play in o/s drop link

Fail 13 Dec 2011 71,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

back box internal baffles loose

slight play in n/s drop link

slight play in o/s drop link

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,819 miles

chip in windscreen

dash bulb inop

n/s/f indicator going pale

slight play in n/s anti roll bar drop link

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,188 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers starting to wear

edges on front tyres wearing slightly 3mm

osr tyre stepping slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,216 miles

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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DF53 GNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GNJ, 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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DF53 GNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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