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DV53 ZXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ZXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 91,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 91,556 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 90,035 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 90,035 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 88,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,738 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,147 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 83,795 miles

Front and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 3 Apr 2020 82,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,639 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre is splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,728 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,390 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,390 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,080 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deterioated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,909 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,135 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to go out of shape

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,755 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 ZXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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