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DS53 OFR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,610 mi
Last recorded182,610 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 182,610 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Various surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2020 182,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Heat shield loose

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Various surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 178,030 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 178,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 170,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 170,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system metal pipe on brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 160,585 miles

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

Front brake back plates corroded and incomplete

Fail 25 Jul 2017 160,585 miles

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

Front brake back plates corroded and incomplete

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 147,456 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 147,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 137,266 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 137,266 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 126,702 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 126,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 116,278 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 106,004 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,818 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,691 miles

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,749 miles

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

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,650 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 36,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DS53 OFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS53 OFR, 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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DS53 OFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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