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DU53 FWL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,783 mi
Last recorded99,783 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 FWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 99,783 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s centre subframe mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,589 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,428 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,075 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,564 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 95,559 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake caliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,552 miles

Central Front flexible exhaust pipe broken but not exhaust gas leaks

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central rear brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on inner face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,786 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,114 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,571 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,571 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,558 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,877 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,430 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,802 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 44,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,819 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 FWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

DU53 FWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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