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DU53 FPP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,752 mi
Last recorded129,752 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 FPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 129,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,894 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 122,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,583 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 112,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,934 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,256 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,335 miles

exhaust back box corroded

off side rear tyre perished and worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,586 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,367 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,263 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 79,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,955 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,225 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 FPP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

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

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The MOT history for DU53 FPP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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