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DS53 OLA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,419 mi
Last recorded145,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 145,419 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both headlights clouded

emissions only just meet requirements

Pass 26 Jun 2020 139,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,410 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 132,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to master (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to master (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 123,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,048 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,066 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,110 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,750 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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DS53 OLA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS53 OLA, 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 OLA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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