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DU53 FPD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,479 mi
Last recorded127,479 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front engine mount is worn

wiper switch has intermitent fault

Fail 27 Jun 2014 127,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front engine mount is worn

wiper switch has intermitent fault

Pass 29 Jun 2013 117,096 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,274 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 106,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,755 miles

chip in screen

front brake pad linings appear low

front, front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

very rear exhaust mounts corroded off exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2010 82,932 miles

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

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust casing corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,932 miles

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

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

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

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust casing corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,125 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

engine noisey

front to offside rear steel brake pipe has been cleaned up and has slight pitting

service lamp on

Fail 20 Jun 2009 70,829 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

coolent level low

engine noisey

service lamp on

Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,169 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 64,169 miles

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

rear silencer outercasing flaking

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,279 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 5,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers operate on slow speed only

Pass 20 Jul 2006 5,388 miles

front wipers operate on slow speed only

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 FPD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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