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DV53 FNP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,528 mi
Last recorded146,528 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 146,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers not parking correctly.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 146,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Wrong type fuel cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front shocks have leaked away their oil and no longer function. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front wheelarch corroded near subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers not parking correctly.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 140,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated but not affecting light output

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2018 135,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

evidence of fuel leak around fuel tank

Fail 7 Sep 2018 132,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

evidence of fuel leak around fuel tank

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,399 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2016 115,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,370 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,334 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 91,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,287 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,287 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r shocker cover missing

noise on n/s/f suspension

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

rear wiper rubber

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,785 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,263 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,263 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,403 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,403 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,227 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 30,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,036 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 FNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FNP, 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 FNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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