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DU53 OLC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 120,548 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,989 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated/front pipe

Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,952 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective lap belt (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated/front pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 91,140 miles

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,300 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,777 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,428 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,428 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,680 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,680 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2006 58,292 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 OLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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