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DV53 TTU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,550 mi
Last recorded140,550 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 TTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 140,550 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing sized (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

engine management warning light on at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2017 140,550 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing sized (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s o/s (2.7.2a)

engine management warning light on at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,069 miles

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

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 135,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S & O/S MAIN brake pipes front to rear and over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour N/S/F & O/S/F showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,156 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 131,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 128,427 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 128,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,047 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 108,047 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,151 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 90,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,890 miles

1) Rear surface of front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

2) O/S/F,N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1) Rear surface of front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

2) O/S/F,N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,587 miles

front discs poor/corroded inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre bold outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished/distorted

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,948 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,948 miles

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

1) Front brake pads close to wear limit .

2) N/S/R Tyre close to LEGAL limit ,( Worn on outer edge ).

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,411 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 38,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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 TTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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