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DU53 WHA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,842 mi
Last recorded73,842 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,837 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 66,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,309 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 61,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,710 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,640 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,184 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 40,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,249 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 32,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,040 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 31,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,241 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,969 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,398 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 WHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

DU53 WHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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