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DF53 WMJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,892 mi
Last recorded121,892 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 121,892 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some corrosion present underneath vehicle

Pass 2 May 2025 116,448 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,621 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both near fuel tank to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged suspension pipe chafing it (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,162 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2020 90,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,652 miles

brake pad warning message on display

exhaust system rusty

rust forming on brake lines on underside: advise to replace soon

Fail 14 Dec 2017 77,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning message on display

exhaust system rusty

rust forming on brake lines on underside: advise to replace soon

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a few cuts in the outer sidewall no cords visible.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped, inside edge bold advise new tyre.

Nearside Rear tyre inside sidewall split advise new tyre.

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall split advise new tyre.

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in the tread.

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

engine management light illuminated.

slight knocking detected through steering, slight play detected from o/s of rack rod under load.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,667 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm and badly stepped: advise tyre

Small blow on joint between the centre and rear exhaust boxes: advise to replace both parts

Fail 12 Dec 2013 54,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but no cords exposed.

n/s/r tyre heavily stepped.

n/s/r tyre shallow splitting at inner sidewall.

o/s wiper blade split.

play detected in o/s/f drop link.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but no cords exposed.

n/s/r tyre heavily stepped.

n/s/r tyre shallow splitting at inner sidewall.

o/s wiper blade split.

play detected in o/s/f drop link.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 50,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,221 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,881 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 39,861 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,552 miles

O/S/R wheel centre cap missing

Rear exhaust box outer lining comiong away

Rear number plate seperating

Some small chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,527 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,837 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 14,837 miles

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

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

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 WMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

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

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