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DU03 XUA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,563 mi
Last recorded69,563 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

washer pump weak

Fail 2 Sep 2019 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

washer pump weak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

different size tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2018 67,858 miles

Brake performance not tested offside front brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

different size tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on tread

brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 66,193 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on tread

brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 59,326 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

n/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre misshaped

Fail 20 Aug 2016 59,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

n/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern dull but still visible

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

Fail 26 Aug 2014 47,873 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,985 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,014 miles

Both front tyres on boarder line

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Slight perishing to all tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,037 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,713 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,410 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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DU03 XUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DU03 XUA, 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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DU03 XUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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