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DV53 TSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,696 mi
Last recorded139,696 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 TSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 139,696 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 139,696 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 120,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 95,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre has damage on inner wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF CV gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2010 95,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre has damage on inner wall

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF CV gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,887 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 75,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,057 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 54,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,827 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 39,815 miles

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 TSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TSY, 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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What year was DV53 TSY registered?

DV53 TSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is DV53 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 TSY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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