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DV53 AOX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,882 mi
Last recorded101,882 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,882 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 87,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,487 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,671 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 77,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlight pattern poor

nearside rear coil spring lower section broken.seated correctly

offside rear coil spring lower section broken.seated correctly

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,744 miles

nearside headlight pattern poor

nearside rear coil spring lower section broken.seated correctly

offside rear coil spring lower section broken.seated correctly

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,200 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,519 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,222 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 AOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AOX, 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 AOX registered?

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

Is DV53 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 AOX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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