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DK53 HHX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,352 mi
Last recorded186,352 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 186,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2016 170,756 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/65/15

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Dec 2015 153,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 153,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges, 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes corroded

offside mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2014 137,575 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 137,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

nearside wiper blade split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

exhaust back box rubbers in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded and all other pipes slight corrosion

undershield and sill covers fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

undershields and sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2009 88,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,665 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

front number plate is starting to deterioate

front wipers are starting to smear

fuel tank large vent pipe is starting to split

near side headlamp aim is on lowest limit (will not adjust)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate poor condition.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,374 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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DK53 HHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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