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DU53 NXZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

130,036 mi
Last recorded130,036 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 130,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,124 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust mounts weak

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,183 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Inner plastic wheel arch cover missing at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2017 128,183 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Inner plastic wheel arch cover missing at time of test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 127,158 miles

Engine management light on test

Fail 4 Oct 2016 127,158 miles

Engine management light on test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,927 miles

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

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 124,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 119,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2013 110,272 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front fog lamp inoperatvie

Fail 29 Aug 2012 97,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front fog lamp inoperatvie

Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,050 miles

o/s door mirror tempery repair.o/s front fog lamp inoperatvie

Fail 27 Aug 2011 82,050 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror tempery repair.o/s front fog lamp inoperatvie

Fail 17 Aug 2010 72,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,015 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,015 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,446 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,562 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2006 35,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,747 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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 NXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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