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DF53 WCW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,151 mi
Last recorded110,151 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 WCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,151 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2018 101,910 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back ,2 sections (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,307 miles

Brake pipes corroding. ~(rear)

Exhaust flexi broken but not causing system to be inadequately supported.

Radiator coolant leak.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 95,306 miles

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

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

Brake pipes corroding. ~(rear)

Exhaust flexi broken but not causing system to be inadequately supported.

Radiator coolant leak.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 86,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,622 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 61,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,946 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,290 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 18,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,060 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 WCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

DF53 WCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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