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DF53 WRC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,353 mi
Last recorded148,353 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 WRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 148,353 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s n/s (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 148,353 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s n/s (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 144,988 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod slightly play

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s n/s (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 144,952 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s to brakes hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 142,281 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust has part system slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

o/s steering rack tie rod slightly play

rear exhasust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2013 141,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

o/s steering rack tie rod slightly play

rear exhasust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 135,965 miles

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

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

o/s n/s steering rack tie rod slightly play

rear exhasust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 124,116 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 124,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 107,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,465 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,112 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 65,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,682 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 WRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

DF53 WRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is DF53 WRC safe to buy?

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