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DV53 SZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,083 mi
Last recorded84,083 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,083 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,083 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,574 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 81,574 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 77,176 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S,N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,903 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 75,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,938 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,842 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

back box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,553 miles

back box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,729 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 44,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,600 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 34,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,422 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,944 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 SZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 SZW, 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 SZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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