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DV53 TUA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

157,929 mi
Last recorded157,929 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 157,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP INOP

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 156,919 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 153,199 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front subframe corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 153,199 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 149,531 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

both headlamp patterns faded (border pass)

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads worn (border pass)

front subframe corroded

slow recoil on drivers seat belt

Fail 4 Sep 2017 149,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

both headlamp patterns faded (border pass)

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads worn (border pass)

front subframe corroded

slow recoil on drivers seat belt

Pass 5 Sep 2016 145,231 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 145,194 miles

Headlamp switch faulty column stalk (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 138,032 miles

Column stalk for main beam loose.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 133,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 133,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 126,390 miles

front brake pipes corroded

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 10 Aug 2013 126,390 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pipes corroded

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,871 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

e.m.lamp illuminated

rear exhaust very poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2012 119,870 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

e.m.lamp illuminated

rear exhaust very poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2011 112,729 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Sep 2011 112,729 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Aug 2010 105,023 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 105,023 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pad very badly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 94,584 miles

cambelt history? due 100,000 miles

front brake discs worn repace when pads are out.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,977 miles

front discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2008 84,977 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,935 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 70,933 miles

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

Offside 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)

front discs wearing/corroding.nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread just showing cords/ply

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,688 miles

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

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 TUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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