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DV53 TUP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,567 mi
Last recorded81,567 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,077 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,705 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 70,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,135 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,576 miles

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

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

all brakepipes are heavily waxed.front brake discs are pitted on inside edges.rear exhaust box shabby but ok.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,812 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing but ok for test.some meatal brakepipes heavily waxed and so unable to judge corrosion on these pipes.front brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,984 miles

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front brake discs corroded.all brakepipes heavily waxed and dificult to judge corrosion especially where they go through clips.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brakepipes heavily waxed

Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,765 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,784 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,995 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,159 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,271 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 TUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

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

Is DV53 TUP safe to buy?

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