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DU53 OFY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,660 mi
Last recorded80,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,660 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,698 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,053 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 51,740 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front tyre wearing uneven around inner edge of tread

Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,243 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,766 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 OFY 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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

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

Is DU53 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 OFY 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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