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DG53 ODX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,354 mi
Last recorded64,354 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 64,354 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 64,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,223 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 41,223 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,856 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 40,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,789 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 39,784 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,476 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,057 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,540 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 34,536 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

backbox outer skin

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,392 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Steering feels notchy

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,752 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cut..rear box corroded..rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,506 miles

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

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

Steering slightly notchy

offside rear coil spring broken but locating into its original mounting following jacking, function not impaired.

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,962 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2010 27,178 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,178 miles

rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,074 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,074 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,627 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,737 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 ODX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

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

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