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DU53 RKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 RKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,604 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections deteriorated

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

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,302 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,663 miles

engine very noisy - sounded like camshaft

exhaust back box corroded

slight play nsf shocker top

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 30,946 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 RKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

DU53 RKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is DU53 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 RKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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