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DU53 OBA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,101 mi
Last recorded151,101 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 151,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output hazy beam image both (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all corroded including center (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 136,703 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust Silencer corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 123,060 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 115,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,954 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 92,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn and scored

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,792 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,409 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight dampness on steering rack [possible oil leak]

Fail 15 Oct 2007 56,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight dampness on steering rack [possible oil leak]

Fail 13 Oct 2006 42,434 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,434 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 OBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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