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DU53 OFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,866 mi
Last recorded119,866 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 119,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,221 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to both rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 105,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,312 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,421 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,283 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,779 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 OFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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