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DV53 ATN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ATN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,909 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 139,909 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 132,398 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 132,398 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,050 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 119,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,981 miles

wipers signs of deteriation

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 104,012 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,921 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,678 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,384 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,515 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,838 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,536 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 ATN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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