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DU53 WKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 95,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 95,179 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,065 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 89,064 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water level below minimum

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged advise new tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,964 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriated ? Not blowing

Fail 29 Nov 2021 68,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre silencer deteriated ? Not blowing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,117 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,267 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing badly corroded? No damping effect ? Strongly advise new shock (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 64,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Through Casing (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing badly corroded? No damping effect ? Strongly advise new shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 60,136 miles

Front shocks weak

Offside Handbrake ? Requires attention

Slight wear ? Offside front strut top mount

Pass 18 May 2017 53,836 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 53,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Over 10 years old and badly distorted

Pass 27 May 2016 45,837 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 45,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box ? Tied up with wire ? (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel / flex combination (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel/flex combination (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 40,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 40,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 36,357 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box has mout missing

Fail 6 May 2014 36,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

exhaust back box has mout missing

Pass 9 May 2013 30,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 29,975 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 24,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,194 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,844 miles

scratches in screen drivers side

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,355 miles

osr tyre cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,901 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 WKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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