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DU53 TXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,538 mi
Last recorded120,538 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 TXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,538 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

corrosion present on exhaust

rear box exhaust deteriorating and minor leak of exhaust gases

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,988 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

mnor leak of exhaust gases rear

Fail 18 Mar 2016 117,986 miles

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

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

mnor leak of exhaust gases rear

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,025 miles

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

corrosion present on front brake pipes

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,666 miles

corrosion present on front brake pipes

minor leak of exhaust gases

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2013 107,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 107,297 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,417 miles

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

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

corrosion present on front brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,828 miles

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

minor leak of exhaust gases centre section

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 80,394 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 80,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,098 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 70,098 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,682 miles

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

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 TXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

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

Is DU53 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 TXY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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