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DU53 FWH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,834 mi
Last recorded67,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and os front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 56,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 54,823 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 54,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 48,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,311 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edges

engine light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,147 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,088 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,146 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 26,312 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 14,477 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,419 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 FWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

DU53 FWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is DU53 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 FWH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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