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DU53 PKX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 PKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,433 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,433 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,525 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 27,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,464 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,584 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 PKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PKX, 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 PKX registered?

DU53 PKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DU53 PKX safe to buy?

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