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DU53 PZO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,247 mi
Last recorded140,247 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 PZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 140,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 133,840 miles

Nearside Front headlight has a tempory fix

all brake pipes have some rust

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in top struts

Fail 16 Sep 2015 133,840 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes have some rust

slight play in top struts

Pass 6 Sep 2014 122,996 miles

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

brake pipes surface rust

Fail 6 Sep 2014 122,996 miles

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

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

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,050 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outter sills

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,518 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,518 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,727 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv full in spection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2010 68,720 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

adv full in spection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,718 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,276 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 43,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2008 28,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,495 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 PZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PZO, 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 PZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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