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DU53 PMO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,169 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,874 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

Light oil residue at underside of gearbox

Low fuel level light illuminated

Lower front engine mount rubber perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade split

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,874 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

Light oil residue at underside of gearbox

Low fuel level light illuminated

Lower front engine mount rubber perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade split

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,194 miles

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

n/s/r+n/s/r tyres out of shape

Fail 15 Jul 2008 41,194 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r+n/s/r tyres out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,923 miles

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,243 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 PMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 PMO registered?

DU53 PMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DU53 PMO safe to buy?

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