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DV53 WVT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,837 mi
Last recorded130,837 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 130,837 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible hose advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by the fuel tank advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished at the base of the tread

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

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated advise replacement

Fail 3 Feb 2018 130,837 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible hose advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by the fuel tank advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished at the base of the tread

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

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

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,841 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 119,605 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,605 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,550 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes need cleaning up

front brake discs are rusty

nsf tyre has been repaired close to the side wall

rear ferules need cleaning up

Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,525 miles

center box is in poor condition

rear axle bushes

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

center box is in poor condition

rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,333 miles

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

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

os headlamp bulb is in wrong!!!

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,091 miles

outer skin corroding off rear exhaust silencer

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,275 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 2009 57,274 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,081 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,053 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,980 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 WVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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