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DG53 MJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 MJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 104,791 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 102,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,522 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,460 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,337 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 85,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,828 miles

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

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,247 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 5 Sep 2008 25,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,038 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 MJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 MJU registered?

DG53 MJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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