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DF53 WRE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

393,742 mi
Last recorded393,742 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 WRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 393,742 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 373,967 miles

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

rear exhaust silenecer and silencer joint are heavily corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 373,967 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 silenecer and silencer joint are heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 340,202 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 302,074 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 259,652 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators going pale

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear tyres stepped on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2010 259,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front indicators going pale

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2009 220,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a/c inop

all wiper blades smearing

front and rear number plates starting to peel

heater control bulbs inop

n/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2008 176,069 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS GOING SLIGHTLY PALE

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

DAMP AROUND A/C PIPE

ENGINE OIL APPROX 1/4 LITRE DOWN

INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY LIPPED

N/S/R LAMP CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE STEPPEN, 2MM INNER EDGE, CUT IN TREAD INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE 1MM INNER EDGE, 1.6MM OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE STEPPED, 1MM INNER EDGE IN PLACES

PLAY IN O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK

R/H/S OF HEATER CONTROLS DIM

REAR WASHER INOP, FROZEN?

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 27 Dec 2008 175,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS GOING SLIGHTLY PALE

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A LESS THAN 40MM

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

DAMP AROUND A/C PIPE

ENGINE OIL APPROX 1/4 LITRE DOWN

INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE 2MM INNER EDGE. 1MM OUTER EDGE

N/S/R LAMP CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE STEPPEN, 2MM INNER EDGE, CUT IN TREAD INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE 1MM INNER EDGE, 1.6MM OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE STEPPED, 1MM INNER EDGE IN PLACES

PLAY IN O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK

R/H/S OF HEATER CONTROLS DIM

REAR WASHER INOP, FROZEN?

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Dec 2007 134,315 miles

engine oil below min mark on dipstick

hand brake a bit high

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 24 Dec 2007 134,315 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil below min mark on dipstick

hand brake a bit high

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2006 93,258 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 WRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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