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DG53 OEO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,365 mi
Last recorded159,365 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 159,365 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 159,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55.r15 accelera (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55.r15 accelera (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and low on the inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and low on the inner (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 141,273 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and low on the inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and low on the inner (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,731 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 133,731 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,928 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 123,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 117,106 miles

Rear Exhaust Section Deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,528 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 109,081 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly due to the "possible" failure of the internal structure

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,081 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly due to the "possible" failure of the internal structure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,488 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 102,488 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,749 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 OEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OEO, 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 OEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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