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DV53 SSX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 SSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under body (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Phone holder (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under body (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 148,217 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 148,217 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint ***track rod end*** (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint ***track rod end*** (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bonnet wont open

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 139,347 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 139,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 20 Oct 2014 132,563 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front plastic undertray wired to lower suspention arms

Fail 20 Oct 2014 132,562 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front plastic undertray wired to lower suspention arms

Pass 22 Oct 2013 124,879 miles

both front brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear and rear sections of bith the front to rear brake pipes are all starting to corrode

rear wiper is torn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 118,474 miles

front and rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear exhaust box in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2011 104,313 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode, not yet excessive

both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode, not yet excessive

both front tyres are wearing low, nearside is dead on legal limit

rear exhaust box is starting to corrode

Fail 20 Oct 2011 104,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode, not yet excessive

both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode, not yet excessive

both front tyres are wearing low, nearside is dead on legal limit

rear exhaust box is starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,985 miles

all brake pipes are starting to corrode, not just yet excessive

oil level on min. and coolant level just below min.

rear exhaust box is corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,445 miles

front brake disc surfaces are corroding

nearside rear tyre is close to limit

Fail 4 Nov 2008 70,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,340 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,032 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 SSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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