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DN53 DAA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,636 mi
Last recorded45,636 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 DAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 45,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread shoulder,

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,818 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 42,818 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 41,046 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,046 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,158 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,214 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 16,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 DAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAA, 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 DAA registered?

DN53 DAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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