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DV53 RNZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,032 mi
Last recorded159,032 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 RNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 159,032 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamps cloudy

Front Tyres cracked & perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded & deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2019 159,032 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working Wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamps cloudy

Front Tyres cracked & perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded & deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 147,441 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 140,838 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Secondary bonnet catch sometimes ineffective

Fail 28 Jul 2017 140,838 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Secondary bonnet catch sometimes ineffective

Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,643 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight fuel leak rear

Fail 25 Jul 2016 131,643 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight fuel leak rear

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,023 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,867 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 105,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

undertry loose

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,128 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,722 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,548 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,389 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,163 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,948 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,021 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW OUTTER EDGE. †FRONT UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. †OUTTER SILL TRIMS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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 RNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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