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DV53 SUA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,660 mi
Last recorded127,660 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 127,660 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear lower panel in poor condition

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 127,658 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear lower panel in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 122,933 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 122,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 114,968 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 114,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,363 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,585 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,043 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 88,043 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,760 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,001 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,162 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,694 miles

child seat not fitted proprley

Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,079 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,732 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 36,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 SUA 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 63.2%.

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

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