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DG53 ZBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ZBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,621 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 62,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 60,058 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged hand brake attachment is bent (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,471 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

x2 exhaust back box rubbers split

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

negative battery terminal contacting bonnet

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 45,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,023 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,023 miles

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN SIDEWALLS

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

TWO REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN SYSTEM SUPPOTED

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN SIDEWALLS

TWO REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN SYSTEM SUPPOTED

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyre walls cracked and perished

Fail 22 Jun 2011 28,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyre walls cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,897 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,160 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 ZBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

DG53 ZBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is DG53 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 ZBY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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