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DV53 TKN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,323 mi
Last recorded86,323 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 86,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,078 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer shape

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

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

Offside Rear outer shape

Fail 31 Jan 2022 82,078 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre outer shape

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

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

Offside Rear outer shape

Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,360 miles

brake pipe n/s/f under wheel arch feeding flexi hose showing corrosion weakening

brake pipes at n/s and o/s rear feeding flexi hoses showing corrosion weakening

brake pipes underside front to rear coated in sealant/grease in places cant be fully seen for full visual inspections

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges of treads flat spotting inner edges

n/s/f brake disc wearing slightly uneven pitting corrosion outer edge of inner face

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weaping grease slightly around outer clamp but secure

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on inner edge of treads

o/s/r shock absorber starting to corrode/deteriorating with slight misting of oil on cases

o/s/r wheel arch weakening corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding weakening with slight blows

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 18 Nov 2019 77,859 miles

brake pipe n/s/f under inner wheel arch feeding flexi showing corrosion

brake pipes underside running to rear n/s and o/s showing corrosion in places

front suspension/subframe components dry showing corrosion cant be fully inspected covers fitted

n/s/f inner brake disc wearing slightly uneven pitting corrosion

o/s/r shock absorber just cover corroded broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded weakening blowing slightly in places

Fail 18 Nov 2019 77,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipe n/s/f under inner wheel arch feeding flexi showing corrosion

brake pipes underside running to rear n/s and o/s showing corrosion in places

front suspension/subframe components dry showing corrosion cant be fully inspected covers fitted

n/s/f inner brake disc wearing slightly uneven pitting corrosion

o/s/r shock absorber just cover corroded broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded weakening blowing slightly in places

Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,555 miles

brake pipes at rear n/s and o/s around axle to flexi pipes showing corrosion

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight flat spots on inner edges of treads

n/s/f brake pipe under inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,978 miles

n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose sealed coated

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spots on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre has slight flat spots on inner edge of tread

rear brake pipes feeding flexi hoses n/s and o/s have been sealed coated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,486 miles

n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under inner wheel arch starting to corrode

n/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to show corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to show corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2016 68,486 miles

Anti-roll bar cracked ball joint failed not connected (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under inner wheel arch starting to corrode

n/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to show corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to show corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,871 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,018 miles

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

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,430 miles

front brake pads approx 65-70% worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake pads approx 65-70% worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,438 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 39,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,793 miles

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

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

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 TKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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