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DU53 NZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,590 mi
Last recorded148,590 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 148,590 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

General surface corrosion underbody and suspension components.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 146,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,845 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2018 143,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 142,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

full exhaust system has slight deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2017 142,555 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 139,598 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 139,598 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,638 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 137,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 133,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 133,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,015 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 129,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 126,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 126,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 114,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,883 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 NZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NZX, 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 NZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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