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DN53 NRZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,730 mi
Last recorded73,730 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,730 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 73,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front, center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front center and rear exhaust pipe sections are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 73,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front center and rear exhaust pipe sections are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,883 miles

general underbody wear

Fail 9 Aug 2022 70,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody wear

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,572 miles

Central fuel pipes corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,572 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Central fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,279 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 62,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,507 miles

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

Rear Reverse Lights Not Working

Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,505 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Reverse Lights Not Working

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,969 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 60,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel pipe from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,932 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,602 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,447 miles

front discsc scored slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2011 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discsc scored slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,037 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,665 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 NRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN53 NRZ, 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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DN53 NRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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