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DV53 MVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,774 mi
Last recorded68,774 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 MVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,294 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,958 miles

front discs slight wear & all brake pipes covered with sealants unable to assess

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,846 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts outer wall

o/s/f drop link play

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear shockers casing corrodid

engine lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear shockers casing corrodid

engine lamp on

n/s/f tyre cuts outer wall

o/s/f drop link play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,692 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for DV53 MVC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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