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DU53 WKL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,889 mi
Last recorded113,889 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 113,889 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 113,878 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 108,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,441 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe chaffing body.marked.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking badly in tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake pipe chaffing body.marked.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,402 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 86,402 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,445 miles

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

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

n/s/f top strut mount has slight lift

o/s/f top strut mount slight lift

plastiv trims fitted over sills impeding inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,389 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f top strut mount has slight lift

o/s/f top strut mount slight lift

plastiv trims fitted over sills impeding inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,859 miles

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

light scuff front screen across top of zone A

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,210 miles

added 2 pints of oil to engine prior to test

deterioration to offside and nearside front brake discs (particularly outer face nearside)

fitted new bulb to rear plate lamp

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 61,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,453 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 WKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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