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DU53 NWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,834 mi
Last recorded160,834 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 NWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 160,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 154,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 141,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 128,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 115,157 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 101,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 88,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,235 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,750 miles

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

damage to windscren outsidde wiper swep

Pass 23 Aug 2008 38,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,038 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 NWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

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

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