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DS53 OWO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,989 mi
Last recorded154,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 154,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW. ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW. ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 154,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre metal pipe under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW. ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW. ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 148,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust back box heat shield insecure.

Fail 21 Jan 2017 148,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box heat shield insecure.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 133,012 miles

1 OF 3 REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKEN OFF

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 133,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (3.5.1g)

1 OF 3 REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKEN OFF

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 124,163 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 124,062 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 111,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 111,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 111,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,184 miles

Brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion in places where visable

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,837 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,753 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 47,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DS53 OWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS53 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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