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DU53 OEZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OEZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 73,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre has got nail in

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,888 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

coolant level low

oil leak, oil level low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,794 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

coolant level low

oil leak, oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,527 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

outer casing on rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

slight corrosion on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,947 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

back box outer shell corroded.

coolant level low.

n/s/f tyre has a cut on inner sidewall. no cords.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,118 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 49,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,061 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 29,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,046 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,263 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 OEZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OEZ, 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 OEZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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