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DU53 OBT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,766 mi
Last recorded202,766 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 202,766 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded front sub frame corroded oil leak from engine slight leak o/s/r shock absorber & both front

o/s headlight discoloured

Pass 9 May 2019 190,121 miles

front brake pipes slight corrosion

headlight slight discolour

sill covers fitted

both front shocks slight weaping of oil

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2018 183,327 miles

n/s&o/s front brake pipes corroded rear exhaust corroded n/s front & rear tyres inside edge out of shape slight play n/s/f ball joint

Fail 15 Jun 2018 183,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r from flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s&o/s front brake pipes corroded rear exhaust corroded n/s front & rear tyres inside edge out of shape slight play n/s/f ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2017 174,537 miles

n/s/r tyre inside edge tread stepped slight play o/s/f ball joint o/s headlight discoloured n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 174,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre inside edge tread stepped slight play o/s/f ball joint o/s headlight discoloured n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 177,122 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 177,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 158,579 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 158,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,558 miles

Nearside back coil spring tail end snapped off.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 148,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside back coil spring tail end snapped off.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 134,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 128,647 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 128,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,792 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 79,792 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,183 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,878 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 OBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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