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DU03 XUS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,501 mi
Last recorded36,501 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 36,501 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and breaking off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 36,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and breaking off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 31,418 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 31,417 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 28,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 28,425 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,021 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,483 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,388 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 20,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,787 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,143 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,725 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,227 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 XUS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XUS, 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 DU03 XUS registered?

DU03 XUS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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