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DU53 UZC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,776 mi
Last recorded123,776 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 123,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Through flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All the rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,310 miles

Front tyres wearing low 185/65/15 recommend wheel alignment

Service light on

Spare tyre defective ()

Various brake pipes corroded recommend clean and grease up

Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,310 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low 185/65/15 recommend wheel alignment

Service light on

Spare tyre defective ()

Various brake pipes corroded recommend clean and grease up

Pass 10 Sep 2016 101,032 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 84,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,862 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,826 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 71,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,931 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 UZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

DU53 UZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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