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DV53 ZXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,422 mi
Last recorded55,422 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,204 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 53,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,795 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 44,409 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,929 miles

Nearside rear fog light not working

Engine Management Light on

Fuel filter corroding but not leaking

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 40,929 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fuel filter corroding but not leaking

Nearside rear fog light not working

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 37,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,564 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,543 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,425 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 ZXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZXA, 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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What year was DV53 ZXA registered?

DV53 ZXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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