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DU53 UZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,227 mi
Last recorded83,227 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 83,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 78,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,980 miles

exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion on under side

Fail 7 Sep 2022 75,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion on under side

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 75,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,093 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 72,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,770 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 69,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,591 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 22 Nov 2016 67,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Strut top (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Strut top (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system corroded and bracket missing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount has play

Fail 20 Nov 2015 64,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

All brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Top strut mount has play

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,310 miles

both top strut mounts worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,252 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,978 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,599 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,018 miles

front top strut mounts worn

rear seat belts

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,049 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,650 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,905 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre pressure appears low

Fail 13 Nov 2007 28,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre pressure appears low

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,255 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 UZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 UZX, 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 UZX registered?

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

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