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DU53 WHB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,824 mi
Last recorded120,824 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 120,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 110,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,521 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,703 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

kiddy seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Fail 17 Sep 2009 65,702 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

kiddy seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,918 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,692 miles

n/s/f tyre tread has cut cant see cord yet

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,213 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 WHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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