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DU53 OJR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,335 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,045 miles

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

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

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

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 OJR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OJR, 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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How do I check the history of DU53 OJR?

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What year was DU53 OJR registered?

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

Is DU53 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 OJR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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