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DU53 OFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,032 mi
Last recorded67,032 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,840 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,593 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 66,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,541 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 64,674 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,259 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2010 70,259 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise front offside tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

advise rear offside and rear nearside tyres are both worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,042 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 OFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

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

Is DU53 OFK safe to buy?

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