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DK53 HEV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,885 mi
Last recorded219,885 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 219,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

slight movement in both front anti roll bar d rubber mounts

Pass 12 Aug 2014 191,461 miles

both main brake pipes slightly corroded,brake pipes undersealed hard to check condition of pipes

headlamps slightly deteriorated

o/s/front brake pipe slightly corroded,brake pipe undersealed hard to check condition of pipe

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 191,460 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both main brake pipes slightly corroded,brake pipes undersealed hard to check condition of pipes

headlamps slightly deteriorated

o/s/front brake pipe slightly corroded,brake pipe undersealed hard to check condition of pipe

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 160,808 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre low on edges

os outer mirror cover missing

Fail 9 Aug 2013 160,565 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre low on edges

os outer mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 135,866 miles

outer sills not visible

Fail 13 Aug 2012 135,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

outer sills not visible

Pass 27 Sep 2011 130,152 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 122,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 114,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2008 107,744 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2008 107,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,879 miles

Unable to view brakes through the front wheels

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,017 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn unevenly

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 HEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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