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DU53 OKC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,029 mi
Last recorded84,029 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,029 miles

advise rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2021 84,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

advise rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,900 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 75,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,995 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Mar 2017 71,551 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2017 71,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 65,309 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 62,483 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

coolant leaking from radiator

offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2012 59,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

both front tyres getting close to limit.

coolant low.

vacuum leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,664 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit.

coolant low.

vacuum leak.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,951 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,901 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,672 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 OKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

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

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