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DU53 WJC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,732 mi
Last recorded132,732 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 132,732 miles

BOTH centre exhaust rubbers missing

Eml light on

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Drumstick (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,310 miles

all metal brake pipes in genral starting to rust

headlights clouding over

Pass 30 Aug 2014 115,491 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 115,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,768 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes in genral starting to rust

rear sections of exhaust rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2012 99,648 miles

drivers side front tyre wearing low

exhaust system in genral rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,713 miles

slight damage to passangers side front door

slight play in both front anti rollbar drop links

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,528 miles

front anti rollbar links showing slight signs of wear

front no plate cracked by mount

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 29 Aug 2009 70,770 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 70,770 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to rust

slight play in front anti roll bar links

small crack in front no plate

Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,783 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,355 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 WJC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

DU53 WJC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DU53 WJC safe to buy?

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