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DV53 SWO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,073 mi
Last recorded119,073 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 119,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 114,516 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 114,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,861 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 108,861 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 103,217 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 76,372 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 88,640 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Near side front rim slight damage

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,640 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Near side front rim slight damage

Fail 8 Oct 2011 80,836 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 80,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,925 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 73,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 65,961 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV53 SWO?

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What year was DV53 SWO registered?

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

Is DV53 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 SWO shows 18 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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