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DU53 OFX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,078 mi
Last recorded70,078 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,078 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and engine undertray fitted, not allowing full visual inspection of sills or front subframe

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,214 miles

Vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2023 67,660 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Aug 2022 64,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,469 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,603 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 53,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,134 miles

surface corrosion of rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,455 miles

uneven wear on inside face of front brake discs

Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

uneven wear on inside face of front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,119 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 38,401 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 38,291 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,848 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,309 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,115 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 22,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,776 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 18,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 15,122 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 OFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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