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DG53 NFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

106,112 mi
Last recorded106,112 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,770 miles

Engine; Oil Leak.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,220 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 93,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,645 miles

corrosion to center exhaust silencer and weld joint

spaire tyre fitted/nail in tyre tred

Fail 20 Nov 2013 86,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to center exhaust silencer and weld joint

Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,899 miles

.. nearside/offside front suspention top mounts slight movement

Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,899 miles

.. nearside/offside front suspention top mounts slight movement

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,856 miles

1/ slieght play o/side top srut moutin

Fail 13 Nov 2009 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ slieght play o/side top srut moutin

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,033 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 NFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DG53 NFK, 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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DG53 NFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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