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DU53 ODX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,622 mi
Last recorded80,622 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust poor condition

various plastic trims hanging off

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorect (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust poor condition

various plastic trims hanging off

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,525 miles

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

engine management light on

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside headlight lens cloudy

offside headlight fixing poor

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2017 78,525 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside headlight lens cloudy

offside headlight fixing poor

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,387 miles

EML on

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

Rear exhaust section poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,387 miles

EML on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,009 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,710 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,762 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre, outer wall splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,386 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,132 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 ODX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

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

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