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DV53 OZL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,070 mi
Last recorded142,070 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,070 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 142,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 134,867 miles

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 128,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 121,073 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,805 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 113,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 105,973 miles

Bonnet is difficult open

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 97,873 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer deterating

Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,873 miles

rear silencer deterating

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 90,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,943 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,590 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 70,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,406 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,310 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,692 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 OZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OZL, 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 OZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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