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DV53 AHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,347 mi
Last recorded186,347 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 186,347 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 174,790 miles

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

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 174,789 miles

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

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

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

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 155,821 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slightly noise from near side front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2012 135,184 miles

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

wiper blades, end , near side,split.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 135,184 miles

wiper blades, end , near side,split.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 99,090 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 99,090 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,985 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,241 miles

dipped beam images slightly distorted

Fail 17 Nov 2008 81,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

dipped beam images slightly distorted

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,478 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 AHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV53 AHJ, 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 AHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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