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DN53 NSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 95,611 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear seat belts

Fail 27 Aug 2026 95,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear seat belts

Pass 23 Aug 2025 94,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014
Pass 24 May 2013 90,982 miles

EML light is on

Engine coolant warning light is on

brake pad warning message is on

o/s door mirror glass backing cover is missing

o/s front brake pad warning wire in hanging insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,186 miles

Brake pad wear message is being displayed.

Offside front brake pad sensor not located correctly.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 72,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,898 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,898 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,925 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 37,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 22,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,681 miles

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

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 NSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

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

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