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DV53 ZXE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,236 mi
Last recorded142,236 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 142,236 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 142,236 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 134,099 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,073 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 127,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,839 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2015 108,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,453 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,415 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 76,113 miles

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 74,408 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,396 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 ZXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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