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DU53 NWY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,490 mi
Last recorded167,490 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 167,490 miles

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

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

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 167,490 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

oil leak

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2014 60,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 155,089 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 144,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 133,960 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

play in o/s/f steering drumstick

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 133,953 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

play in o/s/f steering drumstick

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 120,939 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering drumstick

Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,810 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,770 miles

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

engine management ligth on

Fail 11 Sep 2008 11,766 miles

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

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

engine management ligth on

Pass 7 Sep 2007 87,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads signs of wear

offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,261 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 NWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 NWY, 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 NWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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