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DV53 TOA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,697 mi
Last recorded137,697 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 137,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 137,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f bumper corner/inner wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,682 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 109,644 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,726 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 91,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light corrosion to off side front brake pipe

main and rear brake pipes under sealed

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,699 miles

light corrosion to off side front brake pipe

main and rear brake pipes under sealed

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,419 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,104 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated-splits

number plates deterioated

steering rack slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,104 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated-splits

number plates deterioated

steering rack slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,751 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,751 miles

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

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,193 miles

both rear tyres cracked slightly and low

exhaust back box corroded slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,609 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 54,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,517 miles

advise, front pads and discs are wearing low to minimum requirements.note coolant level is at minimum.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,457 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 TOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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