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DV53 TNU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

125,210 mi
Last recorded125,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 125,210 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front top mount worn.

Pass 3 Jan 2023 124,389 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front top mount slightly worn.

Fail 20 Dec 2022 124,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front top mount slightly worn.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front suspension top mount slight movement.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 123,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front suspension top mount slight movement.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 123,521 miles

both headlamp beam images deteriorated(lens faded)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

eml on

slight movement in o/s/f headlamp

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

various underside corrosion including brake pipes/ferrules, side sills, rear shock absorbers,subframe,chassis. under trays covering some components not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Dec 2019 123,100 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front brake pipes corroded

offside front top mount slight play

offside headlamp loose

subframe rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2018 122,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp loose

Fail 20 Dec 2018 122,263 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 121,145 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,079 miles

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

EML ON

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

battery loose in housing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 117,746 miles

Front wipers starting to leave marks on windscreen.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on dash

Pass 18 Dec 2014 115,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 115,918 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML ON went into limp mode during emissions test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 112,530 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre 3mm

Both front tyres cut on inner wall

Engine warning light on

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Nearside front strut top noisey on turning

Nearside wiper smeary

Fail 27 Dec 2013 112,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front and nearside rear tyre 3mm

Both front tyres cut on inner wall

Engine warning light on

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Nearside front strut top noisey on turning

Nearside wiper smeary

Pass 29 Dec 2012 108,348 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 108,325 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,782 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 104,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 99,126 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Engine management light on.

Rear exhaust box rusty..

Pass 29 Dec 2009 90,727 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 90,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,680 miles

Brake pedal anti slip devise worn.

Chip in windscreen.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 82,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip devise worn.

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

Chip in windscreen.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 24 Dec 2007 54,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake high

Pass 24 Dec 2007 54,636 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake high

Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,637 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 27,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake high travel

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 TNU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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