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DU53 NFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,745 mi
Last recorded104,745 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section front joint (7.1.2)

Front bonnet release lever appears to be stretched

Front front/lower gearbox mount deteriorating

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly weeping grease (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Rear brakes noisy on application

coolant low

topped up oil to carry out test, oil was not registering on dipstick

Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 98,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 87,608 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer tread

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,608 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer tread

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,402 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,402 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,289 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,842 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,447 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,867 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 NFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NFN, 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 NFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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