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DG53 NDY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

170,326 mi
Last recorded170,326 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 170,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 163,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 157,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 150,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 143,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 137,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 131,350 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2020 131,350 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 126,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 119,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,265 miles

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

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded.

front brake discs corroded,may be due to vehicle standing.

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,496 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 57,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,236 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,236 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,461 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,198 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 30,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on brake surface

Pass 25 Nov 2006 30,137 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on brake surface

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 NDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NDY, 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 NDY registered?

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

Is DG53 NDY safe to buy?

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