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DN53 NWU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,072 mi
Last recorded55,072 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 55,072 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 53,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 49,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,046 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 40,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,776 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2018 38,765 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 35,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,405 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,655 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,622 miles

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 19 Dec 2007 15,574 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,718 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 NWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN53 NWU?

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What year was DN53 NWU registered?

DN53 NWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is DN53 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 NWU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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