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DU53 OBH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,097 mi
Last recorded129,097 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,097 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 129,095 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,444 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 117,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,809 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 OBH 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 81.8%.

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 OBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 OBH registered?

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

Is DU53 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 OBH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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