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DV53 TGN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,951 mi
Last recorded179,951 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 179,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes & both sides front metal brake pipes all corrodded but not considered to be excessive .

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing excessively deteriorated - attention needed to exhaust system.

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 171,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both sides front anti roll bar links are worn not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria .

front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive .

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 171,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both sides front anti roll bar links are worn not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria .

front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive .

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 160,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 148,859 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 148,859 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 136,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 122,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 102,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate deteriorating.

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 80,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted restricting inspection.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 80,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted restricting inspection.

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 TGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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