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DV53 ADU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,144 mi
Last recorded126,144 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,144 miles

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear wiper blade split.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 126,144 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear wiper blade split.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,223 miles

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

Dampness to fuel tank area.

Movement in drivers seat.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,223 miles

Dampness to fuel tank area.

Movement in drivers seat.

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,731 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP/POSSIBLE LEAK

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,445 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

brake and cluch pedal rubbers worn

nearside front tyre contact with the deflection shield

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,749 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 65,639 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

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

Nearside front indicator faded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,639 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Nearside front indicator faded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 40,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,937 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 27,937 miles

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

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

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 ADU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV53 ADU, 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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What year was DV53 ADU registered?

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

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