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DG53 VCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,823 mi
Last recorded118,823 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 118,823 miles

Nearside Front FUEL PIPE CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 111,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filter corroded

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,455 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Aug 2016 108,455 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 104,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes abit noisey from standing and abit of jubber on front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,088 miles

little hole in back box

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,711 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 41,711 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

r/n/s tyre tread on legal limit -recommend replaced

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,057 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,628 miles

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

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 VCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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