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DU53 WJL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,624 mi
Last recorded80,624 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,624 miles

brake pip to n/s rear flexy and n/s front flexy getting corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 80,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pip to n/s rear flexy and n/s front flexy getting corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,983 miles

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy getting corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy getting corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,069 miles

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

all tyres low and cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,170 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 46,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,426 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,791 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 WJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

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

Is DU53 WJL safe to buy?

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