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DG53 OEA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,520 mi
Last recorded115,520 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 115,520 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 115,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lamp lenses blurred (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,271 miles

ABS lamp has intermitant fault

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear body has slight damage

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,853 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 107,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 93,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 93,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm tread on inner edge

front flexi exhaust poor/deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,298 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,221 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,516 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust Outter Skin Holed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,352 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,010 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,636 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,139 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 OEA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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