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DV53 SXT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,870 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,279 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Remaining (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 109,959 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Remaining (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,648 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 102,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,547 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,538 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,105 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,818 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,815 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,625 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,625 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,657 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 SXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SXT, 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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What year was DV53 SXT registered?

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

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