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DU53 WGN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,968 mi
Last recorded114,968 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,968 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 114,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 109,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,835 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,403 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,718 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 88,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 81,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,850 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise baby seat not secured properly by vehicle seat belt

Fail 28 Oct 2008 61,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise baby seat not secured properly by vehicle seat belt

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,406 miles

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

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 WGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

DU53 WGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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