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DV53 THX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,106 mi
Last recorded120,106 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 120,106 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,797 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 103,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 88,996 miles

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

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

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

os mirror starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,628 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,723 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 45,719 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 38,326 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 THX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

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

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