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DV53 TWG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,798 mi
Last recorded138,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 138,798 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 138,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake slight adjustment (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bkt. lose (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 111,811 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps reg. bulb out (1.1.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake slight adjustment (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bkt. lose (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,703 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 102,701 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,364 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,654 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,729 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 48,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,621 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 TWG 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 76.5%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

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

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The MOT history for DV53 TWG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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