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DU53 OBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,515 mi
Last recorded141,515 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 141,515 miles

EML light on

N/s/R tyre close to legal limit

Plastic cover sills

both front metal brake pipes corroded

brake load sensing valve stiff

slight play in N/S/F lower anti rollbar drop link ball joint

Fail 25 Sep 2015 141,376 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

N/s/R tyre close to legal limit

Plastic cover sills

both front metal brake pipes corroded

brake load sensing valve stiff

slight play in N/S/F lower anti rollbar drop link ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2014 128,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,929 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low

N/S/F tyre sidewal starting to crack and perish

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2013 112,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/F tyre getting low

N/S/F tyre sidewal starting to crack and perish

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,563 miles

Advise offside & Nearside rear tyres are perishing & starting to crack in the tread area of the tyres (replacement advised)...

Advise the rear section of the exhaust system is heavily deteriorated & offside mounting bracket is not attatched to silencer.(replacement recomended)...

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 85,911 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Fail 24 Sep 2011 85,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,803 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,693 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,674 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 OBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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