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DU53 OBL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,155 mi
Last recorded172,155 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 172,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 169,642 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 163,539 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 163,539 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses slightly misted

both headlamps - beam image poor

Pass 15 Dec 2016 134,964 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 134,954 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,684 miles

both front indicators starting to show white

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust back box corroding

slight play in o/s/f strutt top mount

Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 96,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear exhaust box

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,239 miles

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

Front and Rear Number plate condtion poor

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2010 78,258 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,836 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,705 miles

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

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

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 OBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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