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DG53 OEB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,288 mi
Last recorded108,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,288 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 108,288 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 97,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lazy offside (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear brake pipe significantly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 97,267 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lazy offside (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear brake pipe significantly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 93,516 miles

Front headlamps slightly misted

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,866 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2014 82,058 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 82,058 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,242 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,242 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,340 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 45,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,710 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,689 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,599 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,297 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 OEB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

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

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