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DU53 OJT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,046 mi
Last recorded93,046 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,046 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 93,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,610 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,503 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,870 miles

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

advise nsr slight roughness

Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

advise nsr slight roughness

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 62,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 57,610 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 57,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 53,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,587 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT DISKS CORRODING ON OUTER LIP ON INNER FACE

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,561 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 OJT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OJT, 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 OJT registered?

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

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