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DU53 OEG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,032 mi
Last recorded159,032 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 159,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear load sensing valve and both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper starting too split

Rear number plate deteriorated

nearside front , all rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper starting too split

Rear number plate deteriorated

nearside front , all rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 143,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn low and on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlamp lenses dull

Fail 16 Sep 2019 143,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn low and on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlamp lenses dull

Pass 21 Aug 2018 136,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread pattern

front headlamp lenses dull

Fail 21 Aug 2018 136,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread pattern

front headlamp lenses dull

Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,083 miles

rear number plate cracked in centre

Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,339 miles

Front cracked in centre

Rear box of the exhaust system, covering corroded, coming adrift

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 122,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front cracked in centre

Rear box of the exhaust system, covering corroded, coming adrift

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate deteriated

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate deteriated

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,984 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriated

both rear suspension springs corroded

rear exhaust section deteriated

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,401 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,614 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 89,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,868 miles

all metal brake pipes greased at time of test

rear exhuast section corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,374 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,996 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,412 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 OEG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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