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DA53 ENU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ENU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 154,815 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN ON NEARSIDE BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 3 Mar 2015 144,082 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 144,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 124,780 miles

Advise Both front headlamp aims.

Advise Dust covers have dropped on rear shock absorber's.

Advise Rear exhaust joint weak but is not blowing.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 124,780 miles

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

Advise Both front headlamp aims.

Advise Dust covers have dropped on rear shock absorber's.

Advise Rear exhaust joint weak but is not blowing.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 107,076 miles

N/s/r shock absorber dust cover in-secure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f road wheel damaged

Oil leak

Play in N/s/f anti-roll bar drop link lower ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undertray fitted

n/s wiper slightly split

r/o/s tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

sidewall damage to f/n/s tyre - recommend replaced

slight play in rack arms

wiper self park inop

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,737 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undertray fitted

n/s wiper slightly split

r/o/s tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

sidewall damage to f/n/s tyre - recommend replaced

slight play in rack arms

wiper self park inop

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,518 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 75,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,546 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DA53 ENU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA53 ENU, 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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DA53 ENU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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