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DG53 OGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,499 mi
Last recorded81,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,499 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,972 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 75,970 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 71,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 71,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,880 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 66,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,833 miles

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

rear exhast slightly blowing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,060 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,465 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 OGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

DG53 OGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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