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DU53 OGX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,380 mi
Last recorded89,380 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 89,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,880 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,412 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight delamination of rear number plate. Still able to read.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight delamination of rear number plate. Still able to read.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,115 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 OGX registered?

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

Is DU53 OGX safe to buy?

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