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DV53 ZWH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ZWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 102,967 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front exhaust flexi section breaking up

Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,198 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 95,196 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S and O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S and O/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,384 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box rubber mount worn

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,568 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,200 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2014 68,200 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,420 miles

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

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

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

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

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,051 miles

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

rear tyre walls cracking not exsposing cords

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 40,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 31,870 miles

child seats fitted to N/S/F and N/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 12 Dec 2009 21,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 12 Dec 2009 21,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,252 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 15,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,847 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 ZWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 ZWH, 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 ZWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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