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DV53 TVF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,822 mi
Last recorded87,822 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,822 miles

brake pipes very corroded (front of nearside front-rear, offside front and both rear)

nearside front headlamp damaged but secure

offside full beam bulb fitted incorrectly

power steering fluid on min

rear exhaust mounts missing

rear shock absorbers very weak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 87,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pipes very corroded (front of nearside front-rear, offside front and both rear)

nearside front headlamp damaged but secure

offside full beam bulb fitted incorrectly

power steering fluid on min

rear exhaust mounts missing

rear shock absorbers very weak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,592 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front fog light

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,728 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,970 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,407 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear exhaust silencer outer skin showing signs of corrosion

slight play nearside front steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2011 56,329 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer outer skin showing signs of corrosion

slight play nearside front steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,299 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,613 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 37,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,879 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 32,879 miles

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

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 TVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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