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DU53 OJO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,081 mi
Last recorded99,081 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,081 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,525 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and worn on inner edge

offside rear coil spring is weak

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and worn on inner edge

offside rear coil spring is weak

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2012 48,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,623 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,261 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 35,261 miles

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

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

BACKBOX COVER CORRODED

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,250 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,837 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,816 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 22,816 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DU53 OJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OJO, 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 OJO registered?

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

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