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DU53 RNE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 RNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,076 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,754 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,310 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Feb 2014 61,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,593 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,541 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 36,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,741 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,786 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,130 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 RNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

DU53 RNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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