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DU53 OGN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,919 mi
Last recorded160,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 160,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 156,782 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

headlamps cloudy

Pass 27 Jul 2015 153,626 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,541 miles

both front headlight lens deterated

front and rear metal brake pipes are heavily greased

Fail 24 Jul 2014 125,525 miles

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

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

both front headlight lens deterated

front and rear metal brake pipes are heavily greased

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,025 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2012 106,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside inner steering arm has slight free play at ball joint fixing

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,083 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 99,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 87,407 miles

both front tyres are worn

Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,337 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,677 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 72,677 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 60,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,792 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 OGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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