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DU53 RCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,490 mi
Last recorded71,490 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 71,490 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 71,483 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 62,471 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded(Not blowing)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low 2 mil,Heavily perished advised immediate replacement

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

Oil leak

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills .

Pass 10 May 2013 57,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perished and wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Fail 10 May 2013 57,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perished and wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Pass 18 May 2012 52,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,240 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 42,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2009 38,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 33,540 miles

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

nearside headlamp mounting bracket snapped not effecting headlamp aim

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,465 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 RCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO registered?

DU53 RCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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