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DU53 LHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,028 mi
Last recorded145,028 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 145,028 miles

Emissions not tested no back box (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release all rear buckels jammed under seat (5.2.5a)

different size tyres front to rear

front brake pipes corroded front flexy area

front rear number plates poor condition

play at front top shock mounts

rear axcel bushes worn

rear brake pipes covered in greace mud

slight earth fault rear lights

Pass 19 Sep 2015 133,494 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Offside Front low pressure in tyre

Offside Front top suspension mount has play

Fail 19 Sep 2015 133,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Offside Front low pressure in tyre

Offside Front top suspension mount has play

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,951 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 113,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,166 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 LHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

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

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