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DN53 NXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,035 mi
Last recorded114,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,035 miles

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

both front top mount have movement up and down

Fail 29 Jan 2021 114,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front top mount have movement up and down

Pass 28 Jan 2020 109,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,142 miles

Nearside 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 29 Jan 2019 102,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside 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 31 Jan 2018 96,181 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 92,724 miles

Offside Front Lower left foot can get trapped under the dashboard lower semi flexible cover,when releasing the clutch pedal.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,453 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 87,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high reset as possible-new adjuster may be required to pass next mot test ?. (1.8)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced outer plastic cover opaque-may polish or require new headlight refitted. (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high very high aim-bulb defective or incorrectly fitted. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced plastic outer cover opaque-may polish out or need new light unit required. (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass requires renewal. (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,384 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,529 miles

Hand brake very low readings and not locking the wheels,on both sides.Further investigation on the next service recommended.

Offside handbrake recorded 130- Nearside handbrake recorded 140.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,333 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet difficult to open,requires two people ? suspect fault with handle/cable adjustment ?

Fail 28 Dec 2012 71,333 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet difficult to open,requires two people ? suspect fault with handle/cable adjustment ?

Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,238 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,698 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,980 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

recommend handbrake free travel adjusted.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 36,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

recommend handbrake free travel adjusted.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,222 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 NXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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