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DU53 RYK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

214,682 mi
Last recorded214,682 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 RYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 214,682 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 214,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 210,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 178,687 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 178,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 158,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 158,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 133,464 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 133,445 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

offside headlight slight movement

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,141 miles

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

Engine undertray missing

Front bumper insecure

plastic Clutch pedal has piece missing and anti-slip rubber is also missing

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 RYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYK, 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 RYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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