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DU53 ODT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,022 mi
Last recorded98,022 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,022 miles

both rear tyres showing slight cracks

creaking noise from front suspension when steering left to right and going over bumps

n/s/f tyre showing wear on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,189 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,124 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,598 miles

most other brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2010 82,598 miles

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

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

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

most other brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,556 miles

front wiper blades are a borderline pass

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,469 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,102 miles

o/s/f tyre 2/3mm † †puncture o/s/r † †timing belt due † †front brakes 85% worn

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,638 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 ODT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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