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DV53 FOT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,912 mi
Last recorded131,912 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 131,912 miles

Front Wipers perished / split

Power steering has slight tight spots

Rear Exhaust box has a slight hole and leaking

Rear Shock absorbers dust covers adrift

Fail 17 Nov 2018 131,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp lens badly deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Wipers perished / split

Power steering has slight tight spots

Rear Exhaust box has a slight hole and leaking

Rear Shock absorbers dust covers adrift

Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,536 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 122,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,787 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,683 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

O/S rear brakes bind slightly.

Slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar drop link.

Wipers splitting and poor.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,547 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,862 miles

Child seat fitted to passenger seat not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 99,786 miles

N/S front tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perished/cracked. Recommend replacement.

O/S front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Recommend replacement.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 84,653 miles

Both rear tyres are just starting to crack.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 84,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front side light bulbs are just starting to dim.

Both rear tyres are just starting to crack.

Front tyres wearing on inner edge. Recommend tracking check.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,466 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,294 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 FOT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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