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DU53 WHR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,300 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wiperblade

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,144 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,141 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear flange badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,182 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear flange badly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 70,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,529 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 57,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,869 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 53,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,321 miles

Wiper not parking in the right place

Fail 28 Jun 2012 46,321 miles

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

Wiper not parking in the right place

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,410 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2007 21,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2006 17,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WHR, 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 WHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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