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DU53 WJV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 82,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 82,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,648 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,050 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 80,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,439 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 79,439 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,361 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 79,361 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,644 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,714 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,714 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 71,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,832 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,199 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,938 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 53,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 46,186 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,169 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 36,169 miles

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

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 WJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

DU53 WJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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