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DN53 NSJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 106,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,013 miles

Front top strut mounting slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 98,013 miles

Front top strut mounting slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,197 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,293 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,291 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,287 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Car over heat on ramp

Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patton (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patton (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 70,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,298 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,729 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,595 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,552 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,541 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 28,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

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 NSJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

DN53 NSJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2003.

Is DN53 NSJ safe to buy?

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