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DV53 OER

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,866 mi
Last recorded124,866 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OER
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 124,866 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 124,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,453 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2015 84,448 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2014 100,707 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,504 miles

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,142 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 79,122 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 69,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,158 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,990 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 55,469 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,469 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,310 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,602 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV53 OER is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OER, 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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DV53 OER is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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