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DV53 MVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear socks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Recommend new shock.RS (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Inner sill area weak and corroded suggest welding before next years mot

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Recommend replace shock RS (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,393 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 73,380 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,449 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front pipe flex slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust front pipe flex slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,848 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish with deep stone cuts

Fail 14 Nov 2017 58,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres starting to perish with deep stone cuts

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,813 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,335 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 53,335 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,270 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,887 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,495 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,404 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 25,404 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,832 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 MVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for DV53 MVW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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