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DV53 ZWM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,366 mi
Last recorded73,366 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 73,366 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 72,087 miles

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

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

brake ferruls corroded

movement in suspension bushes

rear shock absorber covers broke away

Pass 26 May 2021 70,876 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside condensation on lens

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 70,876 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside condensation on lens

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack boots. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at hubs. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 69,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack boots. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at hubs. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,942 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,931 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low and worn to inner edge

rear brake pipes greased/corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,294 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,764 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,369 miles

brake pipes starting to corrod

damage on bodywork

oil on engine and steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2013 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes starting to corrod

damage on bodywork

oil on engine and steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,894 miles

exhaust corroding

kerb damage on wheel trims

oil on engine and steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2012 50,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

kerb damage on wheel trims

oil on engine and steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,969 miles

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

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

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

slight play near side front suspension top mount

slight play off side front suspension top mount

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,829 miles

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

centre to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

small cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2010 44,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

centre to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,877 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,296 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,397 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking slightly in between treads.

nearside front tyre damaged slightly on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

plastic bag stuck on exhaust

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 ZWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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