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DF53 RPO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,555 mi
Last recorded235,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 RPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 235,555 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dip beam pattern poor

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

outer sills corroded and covered by plastic trim

Fail 13 Jun 2013 235,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dip beam pattern poor

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

outer sills corroded and covered by plastic trim

Pass 18 May 2012 225,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 215,360 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2010 185,656 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 185,655 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 159,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 128,843 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 102,544 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 102,544 miles

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

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

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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DF53 RPO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF53 RPO, 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 DF53 RPO registered?

DF53 RPO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is DF53 RPO safe to buy?

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