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DG53 ODB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ODB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front light unit lens are misting up and deteriorating

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 May 2018 105,350 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

head light lens starting to deteriorate/mist up

rear brake pipes starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 May 2017 103,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

both front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 May 2017 103,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres are cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

all four tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,425 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,818 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 61,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2010 61,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,865 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 54,864 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,565 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,236 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 ODB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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