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DV53 SZO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,565 mi
Last recorded116,565 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 116,565 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 116,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,998 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,998 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2012 80,477 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 80,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,766 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 53,469 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 53,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,376 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre tread very slightly uneven.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 29,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,065 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 SZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

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

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