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DG53 MFP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,313 mi
Last recorded126,313 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 MFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 126,313 miles

battery insecure.

engine oil on minimum level

nearside park brake effort lower than offside.

rear silencer corroding.

stonechips in windscreen within limits.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 126,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

battery insecure.

nearside park brake effort lower than offside.

rear silencer corroding.

severe oil leak.

stonechips in windscreen within limits.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,704 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 112,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 89,252 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 71,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 145,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 115,800 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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DG53 MFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DG53 MFP, 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 DG53 MFP registered?

DG53 MFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DG53 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 MFP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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