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DU53 RDO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 RDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2019 87,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,986 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 79,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 72,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,803 miles

brake pipes covered in grease,unable to check condition properly

Fail 12 Apr 2016

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

brake pipes covered in grease,unable to check condition properly

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,205 miles

fuel filler cap lock inop.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,510 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 38,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,629 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,629 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,093 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,323 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 RDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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