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DV53 MXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 MXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,421 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 88,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,659 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,657 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,800 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 83,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 77,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,831 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,920 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,578 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,575 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 54,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 54,169 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,768 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 35,900 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 28,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,525 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 MXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

DV53 MXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is DV53 MXL safe to buy?

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