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DU53 NZO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 NZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 91,779 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all underside showing signs off corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on dash

heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers has damping effect

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f wing mirror casing damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2017 59,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s & o/s rear shock absorbers has damping effect

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 47,810 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,352 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,853 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,858 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 23,330 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 NZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NZO, 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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What year was DU53 NZO registered?

DU53 NZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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