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DU03 XUC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,833 mi
Last recorded68,833 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from attempted repair (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle front bushes (o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 68,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working wiper blades not tested due to no washers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached linkage is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases been repaired badly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,906 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,237 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 61,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all on rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,548 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,432 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 26,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,026 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 XUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DU03 XUC, 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 XUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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