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DU53 OCG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,012 mi
Last recorded79,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,012 miles

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

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

Oil level over filled

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,846 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside of the wiped area

Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 45,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,609 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,339 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 OCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OCG, 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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What year was DU53 OCG registered?

DU53 OCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is DU53 OCG safe to buy?

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