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DU53 OCW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,902 mi
Last recorded95,902 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,902 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 85,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,703 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,205 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,891 miles

both rear tyres worn down to approx 3mm tread depth

Fail 6 Feb 2010 53,891 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn down to approx 3mm tread depth

Fail 13 Feb 2009 45,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,976 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,828 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 OCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

DU53 OCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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