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DF53 WBL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,713 mi
Last recorded96,713 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,713 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 96,711 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,661 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2016 91,661 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,060 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 83,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,412 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r coil spring tip broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,665 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,200 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 67,091 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 67,091 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,770 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,684 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 WBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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