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DG53 WXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,319 mi
Last recorded99,319 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,319 miles

Coolant leak Pipe Bulging ()

Offside Rear Corrosion to Road Spring

Rear Both Tyres Cracking - O/S/R Puncture

Fail 20 Sep 2017 99,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak Pipe Bulging ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe/Centre Pipe Joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Corrosion to Road Spring

Rear Both Tyres Cracking - O/S/R Puncture

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Boot Floor (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Flexy / Metal Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,746 miles

water leak on engine

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,745 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported link pipe too centre insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

water leak on engine

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded offside/ nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded offside/ nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,391 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,199 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,916 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 45,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 45,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror the cover is missing

nearside wiper split

Fail 17 May 2010 45,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror the cover is missing

nearside wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,821 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 33,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,179 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 WXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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