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DV53 ZXR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Oil on near side front tyre

Engine has Water leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,893 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 93,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,503 miles

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

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

both front headlamp unit lenses deterioated

offside rear tyre inner tread area out of shape

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 79,503 miles

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

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

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

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

both front headlamp unit lenses deterioated

offside rear tyre inner tread area out of shape

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,474 miles

nearside front side light dim in operation

offside and nearside headlamp unit lenses deteriaoted

Fail 21 Nov 2013 73,474 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front side light dim in operation

offside and nearside headlamp unit lenses deteriaoted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,136 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres inner tread areas out of shape

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,552 miles

nearside rear tyre inner tread area out of shape and cracking

offside rear tyre inner tread area out of shape and cracking

rear exhaust box outer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,604 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner tread area out of shape and cracking and cuts to tread area

offside rear tyre inner tread area out of shape and cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,529 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and inner tread area slight out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and inner tread area slight out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside and nearside rear tyres just starting to crack on tread area

Fail 28 Nov 2007 32,295 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside and nearside rear tyres just starting to crack on tread area

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,750 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)

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 ZXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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