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DU53 OCM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,941 mi
Last recorded86,941 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,941 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 86,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,663 miles

front headlights lens tarnished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,659 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to compensater (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box in poor condition

front headlights lens tarnished

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,985 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,981 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,376 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blade ends split clears screen

osr parking brake lazy

rear exhaust outer shield corroded

rear tyeres starting to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,533 miles

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

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

nsr tyre slightly perished

osr tyre has signs of radial runout

rear exhaust silencer outer shield corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,238 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,209 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 42,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 12,371 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 OCM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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