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DG53 WVN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 113,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 110,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 102,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,584 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,170 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar

Slight windscreen crack

Fail 12 Apr 2019 92,170 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar

Slight windscreen crack

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,247 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s front tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,125 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low and on inner edge

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 82,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low and on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,548 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,110 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 62,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,914 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,000 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on † edges near limit

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 26,490 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 WVN registered?

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

Is DG53 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 WVN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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