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DG53 OKP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,430 mi
Last recorded132,430 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - bordering excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 132,343 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Insecure, Balljoint has Slight Play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp Not Working

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 123,300 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 123,300 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,845 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill behind cover. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill behind cover (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1) load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,739 miles

*Front tyre treads depth on limit inner edges*

Surface rust brake pipes.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

*Front tyre treads depth on limit inner edges*

Surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 231,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 223,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 213,974 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 195,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 177,903 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 157,764 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 134,792 miles

unable to check condition of outer sills, due to manufacturors plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 117,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 90,712 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DG53 OKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OKP, 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 OKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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