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DN53 NWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,315 miles

eng man light on

exh deteriorating & slight leak

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/f ind faded

o/s h/lamp pattern poor

o/s/r tyre worn close to recommended limits

w/screen chipped

Fail 17 Jan 2014 122,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eng man light on

exh deteriorating & slight leak

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/f ind faded

o/s h/lamp pattern poor

o/s/r tyre worn close to recommended limits

w/screen chipped

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 112,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 102,931 miles

both headlight patterns poor

engine mil on

minor exhaust leak from flexi pipe

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 102,931 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both headlight patterns poor

engine mil on

minor exhaust leak from flexi pipe

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 92,690 miles

chip in windscreen

outer sill covers fitted

raer exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip in windscreen

offside front bordline pass on 1.6mm

outer sill covers fitted

raer exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,670 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,993 miles

sill covers fitted

slight blow rear joint

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,636 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,296 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

rear exhaust box rusty and poor

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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 NWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

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

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