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DU53 OFR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 115,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 109,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,096 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 96,029 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 96,025 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 92,250 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside headlamp aim pattern slightly low

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2011 88,366 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,354 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 83,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 73,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,713 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 OFR 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 86.7%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

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

Is DU53 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 OFR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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