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DV53 TKY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,625 mi
Last recorded100,625 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

oil and water level low

Fail 22 Mar 2019 100,624 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn plastic type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn plastic type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded

oil and water level low

Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,512 miles

Back box corroded

Slight play in both front shocker tops

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,075 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 81,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords on edges 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,321 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,146 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 60,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 50,988 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 24 May 2012 47,496 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 43,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 43,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,835 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 34,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,603 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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