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DU53 FLZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,526 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

front brake pads on limit

service light on

Fail 31 Aug 2010 83,518 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads on limit

service light on

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,792 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

compensator becoming stiff

front number plate cracked

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,611 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front sidelight dim

washers require attention soon

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,766 miles

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

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 FLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

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

Is DU53 FLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 FLZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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