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DU53 NZZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,350 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,395 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,114 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,510 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,783 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NZZ, 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 NZZ registered?

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

Is DU53 NZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 NZZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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