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DV53 TXP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

136,457 mi
Last recorded136,457 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm /tacking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake effiencey only just achieved

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 136,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm /tacking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake effiencey only just achieved

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 127,730 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S , N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear O/S , N/S , center , item on seat not allowing fully inspection seat belt

Fail 22 Feb 2025 127,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S , N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear O/S , N/S , center , item on seat not allowing fully inspection seat belt

Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,104 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 122,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,399 miles

Coolant leak from Engine ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 115,399 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from Engine ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all other pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,334 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear before subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all other pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,638 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE TREAD.

REAR EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKEN OFF

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,943 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust emits excessive black smoke when accelerating but is not dense enough to obscure vision

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 76,632 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,988 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,961 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,367 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 60,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,000 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 52,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,082 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 46,081 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,561 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,202 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,480 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,173 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 TXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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