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DG53 WXJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,326 mi
Last recorded78,326 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is in poor condition

rear wiper blade is worn out

Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is in poor condition

rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,767 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

wipers are noisey in operation

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front windscreen wipers are noisey in operation

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,250 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers are noisey in operatiuon

rear wiper blade is split

the exhaust is blowing slightly at the two new joints

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

have tightened offside front door check strap

rear wiper blade split slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 35,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre appears to be 'soft'

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyre appears to be 'soft'

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,716 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 20,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 WXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

DG53 WXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is DG53 WXJ safe to buy?

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