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DV53 LFX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,702 mi
Last recorded70,702 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,702 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section from centre all the way to drum as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section from centre all the way to drum as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,523 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,266 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 24,977 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 24,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 16,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,066 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 LFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV53 LFX registered?

DV53 LFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is DV53 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 LFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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