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DV53 TVO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,858 mi
Last recorded149,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 149,858 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 141,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 141,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 135,089 miles

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

both rear tyres just on minimum limit

corrosion noted to rear end of front to rear brake pipe

nearside rear handbrake slight low effort

Fail 24 Jan 2011 135,089 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

both rear tyres just on minimum limit

corrosion noted to rear end of front to rear brake pipe

nearside rear handbrake slight low effort

Pass 22 Jan 2010 128,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 122,181 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 122,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 112,423 miles

front discs worn and lipped on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,173 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 TVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

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

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