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DV53 SVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,175 mi
Last recorded219,175 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 219,175 miles

engine has an oil leak

n/s rear tyre getting close to limits

o/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

Fail 7 May 2015 219,172 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet safety catch requires attention

engine has an oil leak

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s rear tyre getting close to limits

o/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

Pass 12 Jun 2014 210,124 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 SVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVU, 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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How do I check the history of DV53 SVU?

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What year was DV53 SVU registered?

DV53 SVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is DV53 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 SVU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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