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DG53 WXT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,366 mi
Last recorded61,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,366 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,310 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,645 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,354 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,553 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 32,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,453 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 27,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,284 miles

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

off side rear mud flap insecure ..!!

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,705 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,556 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 WXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

DG53 WXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DG53 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 WXT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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