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DV53 TWD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,018 mi
Last recorded132,018 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,018 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 132,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,020 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 123,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 123,684 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 119,757 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 115,993 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 115,993 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,239 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 111,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front discs slightly pitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 101,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 91,934 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,289 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 74,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,521 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 65,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 TWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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