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DK53 FVE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

162,673 mi
Last recorded162,673 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2022 162,673 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2021 156,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2021 156,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 151,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 143,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 143,447 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 134,722 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 134,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,645 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,814 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 116,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 108,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,893 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,678 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,677 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,529 miles

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

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

ofside door mirror broken

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,003 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,003 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 58,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,858 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 52,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 44,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,491 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 44,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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DK53 FVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DK53 FVE, 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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DK53 FVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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