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DU53 OAX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,576 mi
Last recorded137,576 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,576 miles

Front brake pads heavily worn

MIL On

Fail 5 Apr 2018 137,574 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads heavily worn

MIL On

Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,109 miles

EML LIGHT AND MIL LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn inner edge BALD AND CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

top engine cover and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 125,102 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low has no adjustment (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

EML LIGHT AND MIL LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn inner edge BALD AND CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

top engine cover and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres badly perished,starting to split sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2016 119,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres badly perished,starting to split sidewalls

Pass 16 Dec 2014 114,124 miles

n/s and the o/s rear shock absorbers are rusty

o/s rear tyre is cracked and perished

spanner light is on

Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,124 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and the o/s rear shock absorbers are rusty

o/s rear tyre is cracked and perished

spanner light is on

Fail 13 Dec 2013 111,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 102,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,963 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 93,963 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,427 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,259 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,955 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 OAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OAX, 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 OAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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