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DU53 OGW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 124,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened the corrosion at the n/s front wishbone attatchment is so bad the car should not be driven (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner sidewall cracked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

no abs system fitted to this car

Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,023 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 113,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired clip insecure (3.6.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,426 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 111,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2012 96,914 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 96,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,900 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,900 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,977 miles

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 55,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,799 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,836 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 OGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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