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DV53 LVX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,395 mi
Last recorded95,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 89,827 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Osr and Nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,078 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Osf and Nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 89,078 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Osf and Nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,535 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 86,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,239 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,839 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid level was down but no sign of leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,945 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,174 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,208 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear tyres age cracking within tread grooves

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear tyres age cracking within tread grooves

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,910 miles

Nearside Front wearing away from inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre wearingaway from inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wearing away from inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre wearingaway from inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,569 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 40,569 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,228 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,595 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 35,595 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,094 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 30,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre worn from inner and edges below 1.6 mm adequate tread depth in centre three quarter of tread depth

Pass 11 Oct 2008 26,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,807 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 LVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

DV53 LVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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