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DU53 DJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,551 mi
Last recorded62,551 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 DJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 62,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 62,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,447 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,683 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 57,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perrished on side walls slightly

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perrished on side walls slightly

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

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,844 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,378 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,922 miles

Steering feels a bit notchy

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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DU53 DJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU53 DJY, 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 DU53 DJY registered?

DU53 DJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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