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DV53 YXB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,684 mi
Last recorded161,684 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 161,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills/wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 157,451 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 157,451 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced n/s&o/s (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 152,294 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 152,294 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/S&o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 147,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 141,963 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 138,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 132,967 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 132,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 114,869 miles

both rear brake discs worn/pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 114,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,953 miles

Front Brake discs wearing thin.

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake discs wearing thin.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,177 miles

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

exhaust center and rear very rusty

n/s/f tyre 2mm

slight play in steering rods n/s and o/s front

Fail 18 Nov 2009 80,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

exhaust center and rear very rusty

n/s/f tyre 2mm

slight play in steering rods n/s and o/s front

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,058 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,112 miles

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

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 YXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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