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DU53 KNA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,170 mi
Last recorded96,170 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,875 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,815 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,025 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,062 miles

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 9 Aug 2010 41,198 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 41,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,243 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,166 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall. No plies visible at time of inspection.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in edge of tread.

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,166 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall. No plies visible at time of inspection.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in edge of tread.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,480 miles

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

coolant loss from radiator area.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 27,478 miles

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

Coolant loss from radiator area.

Front brake discs are slightly worn with a ridge of corrosion on the inner faces. Brake pads worn to approx 3.5mm.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,820 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 KNA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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