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DN53 CMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,928 mi
Last recorded72,928 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 CMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 72,928 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 72,928 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,795 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPES ON BOTH SIDES TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy section repaired (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,354 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 45,205 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,765 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 28,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 23,208 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 23,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,789 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 21,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,993 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,643 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,330 miles

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,400 miles

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 16,400 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,508 miles

Nearside front tyre just starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,429 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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DN53 CMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN53 CMV, 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 DN53 CMV registered?

DN53 CMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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