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DU53 WHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,882 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,511 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,295 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 WHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

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

Is DU53 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 WHV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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