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DK53 HBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,444 mi
Last recorded216,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 216,444 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 206,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 185,416 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 185,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 165,701 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 145,186 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 145,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 120,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,225 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,943 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 62,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,398 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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DK53 HBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK53 HBU, 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 DK53 HBU registered?

DK53 HBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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