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DU53 WJD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,266 mi
Last recorded118,266 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,548 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,987 miles

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

all 4 brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2016 93,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,to offside rear,,chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

all 4 brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,118 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,471 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,471 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,017 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 70,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,197 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,067 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,067 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,829 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 43,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,447 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 WJD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

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

Is DU53 WJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 WJD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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