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DV53 ANU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,792 mi
Last recorded137,792 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2018 137,792 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 125,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 110,032 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 92,034 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 79,135 miles

Front brake discs inner slightly corroded

Front brake pads low

N/S/R tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,764 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 57,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,404 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 22,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,034 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 ANU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ANU, 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 ANU registered?

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

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