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DF53 WLC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,119 mi
Last recorded104,119 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,119 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge but centre 3/4 ok

Fail 7 Feb 2015 104,105 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge but centre 3/4 ok

Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,746 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Feb 2014 95,746 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)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,443 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2012 81,450 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 81,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,235 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,231 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,607 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,699 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 22,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,905 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 WLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DF53 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

DF53 WLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is DF53 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 WLC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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