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DU53 PXD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 PXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 109,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not returning to stop (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic sill covers fitted x 2 raditor cap was not fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 97,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic sill covers fitted x 2 raditor cap was not fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,949 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,477 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2011 84,474 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked no cords showing at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked no cords showing at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,376 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front brake discs on inner face

Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,134 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 PXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PXD, 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 PXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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