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DV53 LXH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020

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

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,201 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,956 miles

Rear exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,164 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2015 79,164 miles

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 9 Jan 2014
Fail 9 Jan 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,849 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,261 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,137 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 35,444 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 29,178 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 LXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

DV53 LXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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