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DU53 RPZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,127 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,126 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,330 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2X REAR UPPER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ONE TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE MIDDLE & REAR CORRODED SPLIT & BLOWING (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,366 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,419 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 41,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,372 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,468 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,383 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 RPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

DU53 RPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DU53 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 RPZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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