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DG53 OCF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,336 mi
Last recorded74,336 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,316 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 68,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,510 miles

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

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

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

n/sf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2013 59,510 miles

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

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

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

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

n/sf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012
Pass 19 Sep 2011
Fail 19 Sep 2011

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010
Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,837 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,688 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 OCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG53 OCF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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