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DU53 OCN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,892 mi
Last recorded156,892 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 156,892 miles

E.M.Light i=on

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 156,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

E.M.Light i=on

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 140,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 140,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 125,935 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,935 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,703 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,147 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 83,367 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 79,124 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,774 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes

Fail 25 Sep 2008

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes

Fail 2 Oct 2007 66,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,471 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 OCN 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 61.1%.

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

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