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DU53 OAL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,062 mi
Last recorded92,062 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 92,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2015 92,062 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,129 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,492 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,860 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 60,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light scratch in n/s/r wing.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,422 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,132 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 OAL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

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

Is DU53 OAL safe to buy?

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