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DV53 TWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,957 mi
Last recorded129,957 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 TWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 129,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on all suspension coil springs

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,294 miles

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

Rear tyres feathered

front brake discs corroded

fuel breather pipe perished by fuel filler neck

Fail 13 Jul 2011 108,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear tyres feathered

front brake discs corroded

fuel breather pipe perished by fuel filler neck

Fail 10 Jul 2010 89,174 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,174 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,343 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,054 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,486 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 TWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

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

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