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DU53 NXH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,166 mi
Last recorded133,166 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 127,466 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,107 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,011 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 118,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 112,422 miles

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 106,835 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 106,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,305 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 100,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 93,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,236 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 83,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,009 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 49,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,899 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 40,899 miles

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

small cuts in rear tyres

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 NXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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