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DU53 FLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 FLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 124,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,525 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 113,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,611 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,471 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,975 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Fail 21 Feb 2011 83,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both rear tyre treads approaching legal limit

corrosion on both silencers, esp rear

front no plate cracked

high level brake lamp inoperative

slight deterioration on rear no plate

small chip in windscreen

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,990 miles

both rear tyre treads approaching legal limit

corrosion on both silencers, esp rear

front no plate cracked

high level brake lamp inoperative

slight deterioration on rear no plate

small chip in windscreen

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake lamp inoperative

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod , play in lower joint

n/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit and outer wall deteriorating

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit , recc renew

o/s/r tyre , nail in tread

rear silencer outer skin corroded

wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake lamp inoperative

n/s wiper worn

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod , play in lower joint

n/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit and outer wall deteriorating

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit , recc renew

o/s/r tyre , nail in tread

rear silencer outer skin corroded

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,858 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 47,458 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,986 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 FLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU53 FLX, 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 FLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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