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DU53 WGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

165,792 mi
Last recorded165,792 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 165,792 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 165,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 158,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 158,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 150,416 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight scrathes (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 150,406 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight scrathes (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 145,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 145,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,947 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 131,260 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 130,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Sep 2011 95,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,224 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 79,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,445 miles

front screen marked by wipers but not bad enough to fail

Fail 3 Sep 2008 70,445 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

front screen marked by wipers but not bad enough to fail

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,797 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 58,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 47,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

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 WGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

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

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