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DV53 TKD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,532 mi
Last recorded22,532 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 TKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 22,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 22,257 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 21,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 21,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 20,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 20,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,095 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,508 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 18,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 18,259 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,354 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 16,380 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 16,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 14,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,529 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 12,891 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,192 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 9,412 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 TKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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The MOT history for DV53 TKD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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