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DV53 AAN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,214 mi
Last recorded150,214 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 150,214 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 149,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 142,989 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 142,967 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 131,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 131,454 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 176,880 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damage to tyre wall

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 160,533 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 160,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 154,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 154,026 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 141,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,559 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 118,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn smooth / to limit around outer shoulder (very marginal)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 118,697 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn smooth / to limit around outer shoulder (very marginal)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 106,901 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar , nearside link worn (near excessive)

no.plate lamp weak?

Fail 27 Sep 2011 106,896 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar , nearside link worn (near excessive)

no.plate lamp weak?

Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,859 miles

offside rear tyre worn to absolute legal minimum (1.6mm)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 69,986 miles

16% front brake imbalance

25% rear brake imbalance / offside weaker

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (marginal)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,986 miles

16% front brake imbalance

25% rear brake imbalance / offside weaker

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (marginal)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,768 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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DV53 AAN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV53 AAN, 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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DV53 AAN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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