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DV53 ZWK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ZWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 68,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 68,887 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (rear bolt loose) MARKED (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,040 miles

lower fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,411 miles

Front fuel pipes lower corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe cant fully inspect due to grease

Fail 7 Nov 2020 60,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front fuel pipes lower corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe cant fully inspect due to grease

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,842 miles

Front Lower fuel pipes corroded

both front strutt tops have slight play

cant fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front lower mains (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer cv boots deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both front lower fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,862 miles

Front fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,908 miles

full exhaust front to rear deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2016 48,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.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)

full exhaust front to rear deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,109 miles

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

Fuel Filter Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 42,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

Fuel Filter Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,354 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear flanges deteriorated.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,412 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have light cracking.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,758 miles

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

both rear tyres have light cracking.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 29,758 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have light cracking.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2008 23,125 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,443 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 ZWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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