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DU53 NZF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,939 mi
Last recorded109,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 NZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 109,939 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 109,876 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,765 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 95,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,246 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,244 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture middle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,246 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 84,210 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,344 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 73,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 68,401 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 627,624 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,368 miles

some imbalance in rear service brake

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,285 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 45,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,946 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 20,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,790 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 NZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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