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DV53 OFR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,132 mi
Last recorded59,132 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased unable to check conditiojn

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 59,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased unable to check conditiojn

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,498 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,439 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,818 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes rusty

front tyre treads wearing low and nearside rear wearing outer tread

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes rusty

front tyre treads wearing low and nearside rear wearing outer tread

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,339 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,531 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 OFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

DV53 OFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is DV53 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 OFR shows 13 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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