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DU53 PLV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,783 mi
Last recorded87,783 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and bad cracking (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release cable in poor condition

slight sign of oil leak from filter

Fail 25 Feb 2016 87,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from load valve to front [1.5] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places 185/65r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve [0.5] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight sign of oil leak from filter

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and bad cracking (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release cable in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,587 miles

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

EML on

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

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

offside rear tyre 10 years old and becoming perished on side walls

Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,523 miles

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

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

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

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

EML on

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

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

offside rear tyre 10 years old and becoming perished on side walls

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,947 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter rusty and slightly damp

offside rear tyre perrished

oil filter corroded and leaking

play in nearside front leg top mount

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2014 75,947 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter rusty and slightly damp

offside rear tyre perrished

oil filter corroded and leaking

play in nearside front leg top mount

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2013 69,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,946 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,491 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 48,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,804 miles

185/65x15t

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

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 19 Feb 2008 33,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,757 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 21,757 miles

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

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 PLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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