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DF53 WMG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 WMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

horn weak

Pass 19 Mar 2022 128,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 128,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 126,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

osf top mount shows play

Fail 8 Aug 2018 126,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

osf top mount shows play

Pass 9 Nov 2017 124,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 124,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,525 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,205 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,420 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,162 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,709 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 WMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

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

Is DF53 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 WMG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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