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DG53 VDN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,047 mi
Last recorded128,047 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 128,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear bumper support/crash bar corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 125,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative Strut top mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative Strut top mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 119,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper drop link rod top ball joint got slight play in ball joint.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box blowing by the sealing clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,532 miles

engine management light on the dashboard indicating a fault in the system.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,948 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smeering

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,910 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 VDN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

DG53 VDN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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