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DG53 NFT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,659 mi
Last recorded120,659 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 120,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 120,641 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,815 miles

brake pipes corroded

front n/s tyre worn on the edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,113 miles

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

bonnet cable worn

both centre brake pipes corroded

both front brake pipes have been greased

both rear brake pipes corroded (before flexi)

both rear brakes pipes have been greased (after flexi)

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 26 Oct 2016 109,113 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight needs cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

bonnet cable worn

both centre brake pipes corroded

both front brake pipes have been greased

both rear brake pipes corroded (before flexi)

both rear brakes pipes have been greased (after flexi)

engine management light on

front brake discs appear worn

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,150 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,234 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,324 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear tyres low tread JUST LEGAL

Front brake pipes are corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,749 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,685 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,063 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,956 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 NFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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