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DG53 VDD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,534 mi
Last recorded51,534 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,534 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer corroded and dented

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,472 miles

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

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

N/S/F Brake pipe corroded

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

Rear silencer dented/corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 48,472 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Brake pipe corroded

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

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

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

Rear silencer dented/corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,973 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

misting of oil on steering rack

tread low on o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,744 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,732 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,988 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,592 miles

Both Rear Tyres perishing

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

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,225 miles

side sills fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,680 miles

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

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

side sills fitted restricting inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2008 21,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

side sills fitted restricting inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 8,935 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 VDD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

DG53 VDD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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