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DU53 OKM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,957 mi
Last recorded120,957 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,957 miles

All metal brake pipes have corrosion

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,187 miles

SLIGHT CURB DAMAGE TO INNER OF N/S/F WHEEL RIM

WIPERS DO NOT PARK AUTOMATICALY BUT CAN BE PARKED MANUALLY

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to underside

offside front disc pads quite worn

wipers don't always park in bottom of screen

Fail 21 Nov 2013 105,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to underside

offside front disc pads quite worn

wipers don't always park in bottom of screen

Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,668 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Rear reg plate starting to de-laminate

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,644 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Rear reg palte starting to de-laminate

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,988 miles

corrosion building on all brake pipes (front pipes borderline limit)

nearside headlamp aim slightly low (adjuster not working)

offside wiper blade in poor condition though still clears the screen effectively

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,792 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper motor linkage not fitted correctly

Fail 6 Dec 2010 82,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper motor linkage not fitted correctly

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,620 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 76,616 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,189 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs.

parking brake is on minimum efficiency at 16%.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,431 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,264 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 OKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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