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DU53 OJW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,085 mi
Last recorded115,085 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 115,085 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust backbox mounting broke

Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,085 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust backbox mounting broke

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear centre high level brake light inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage offside rear light cluster

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,953 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 94,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 285,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2011 284,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 241,846 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 241,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 206,688 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 206,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 167,654 miles

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

stone chip in offside screen

wear in both front brake discs close to limit

Fail 8 Sep 2008 167,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

stone chip in offside screen

wear in both front brake discs close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2007 129,433 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 129,290 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OJW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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