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DU53 LHZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,375 mi
Last recorded87,375 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff in operation. (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective lower front gearbox stabiliser bush split ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush/bearing assembly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush/bearing assembly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 83,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective lower front gearbox stabiliser bush split ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush/bearing assembly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush/bearing assembly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,470 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser bush split ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,745 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 67,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,104 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,139 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 25,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 16,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,520 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall cut

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DU53 LHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

DU53 LHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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