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DG53 ODV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,447 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 73,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres splitting

Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,755 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres splitting

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,373 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 69,371 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 64,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,758 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded and will need changing soon

front brake discs worn

front subframe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 50,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,788 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,389 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 ODV 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 ODV, 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 ODV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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