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DU53 PZB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 PZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020
Pass 2 Jan 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 148,794 miles

slight oil leak around engine

slight play in both front top shock mounts

split in n/s/f track rod end boot

Pass 8 Jan 2018 141,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 126,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,861 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 118,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,580 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 109,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,024 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,726 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,441 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,281 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 37,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,444 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 PZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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