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DU53 FLC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,697 mi
Last recorded96,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 96,697 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,285 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust pipe going into rear silencer has corrodded and split

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,083 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 91,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes into limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on nearside rear floor 2 pipes 1 burst in brake roller test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber corrodded

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

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber corrodded

Rear axle beam corrodded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre mishaped inner edge

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre mishaped inner edge

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,309 miles

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on nearside front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint close to fail (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,303 miles

Front exhaust connection blowing

Fail 28 Jul 2016 69,303 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust connection blowing

Rear brake load sensing valve lever rusty and stiff

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play drop link (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,196 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,354 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,335 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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DU53 FLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FLC, 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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DU53 FLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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