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DV53 TJO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,819 mi
Last recorded53,819 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,819 miles

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

engine under trays obscuring engine area

Fail 15 Nov 2017 53,819 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

engine under trays obscuring engine area

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,892 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,634 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,457 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,969 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,176 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,552 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 35,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,821 miles

not checked top of engine or front underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,362 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 24,362 miles

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

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 TJO 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 75%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

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

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