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DU53 PXW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,515 mi
Last recorded87,515 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights lens faded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,009 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights lens faded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight slightly faded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside headlight slightly faded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,762 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front roll bar link has play in

Rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

Slight oil leak

Small crack in windowscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,515 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play in

Slight blow on exhaust

headlights are deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2017 84,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play in

Slight blow on exhaust

headlights are deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,978 miles

brake pipes rusty shailing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,273 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,259 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,533 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear main/link brake pipes very rusty shailing

top mounts/bearings noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,406 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,022 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 75,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,624 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling away

Slight damage to the windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,560 miles

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

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

nsf wiper juddering

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 10 Sep 2008 63,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nsf wiper juddering

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,094 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 59,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,771 miles

back box outer skin breaking up

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 PXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

DU53 PXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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