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DU53 NWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,608 mi
Last recorded114,608 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 NWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,608 miles

Eml Illuminates

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit of 1.6

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre close to limit of 1,6

Fail 24 Jul 2017 114,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit of 1.6

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre close to limit of 1,6

Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,090 miles

Car covered in under seal

Fail 28 Jul 2016 112,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 110,996 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 110,996 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 106,046 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 106,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 92,969 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 92,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 70,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,112 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 NWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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