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DU53 PLN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,616 mi
Last recorded114,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in osr arch

Fail 10 Jul 2018 114,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in osr arch

Pass 17 May 2017 104,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mountain missing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mountain missing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,051 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,051 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,846 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,029 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 20,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,787 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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

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