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DG53 OJE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,219 mi
Last recorded96,219 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,219 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 94,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,464 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 93,464 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 90,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 87,706 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 86,246 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,323 miles

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

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

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

wd 40 been spray on the caliper

Fail 6 Oct 2016 83,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

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

wd 40 been spray on the caliper

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,138 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SIDE WALLS CUT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 80,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SIDE WALLS CUT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,947 miles

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

center to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,953 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 67,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,800 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 60,800 miles

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

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,042 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,641 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,138 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 OJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

DG53 OJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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