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DU53 OCA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,643 mi
Last recorded157,643 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 157,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 147,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 138,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp condition

Pass 26 Jul 2017 130,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,884 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat. Belt not tested

Nearside rear coil spring tip broken off

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,328 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

fuel pipe from filler cap to tank wet no obvious leak

slight engine water leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 97,328 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

fuel pipe from filler cap to tank wet no obvious leak

slight engine water leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres are slightly perrishing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,600 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,626 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,555 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 27,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

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 OCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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