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DU53 WKM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,881 mi
Last recorded123,881 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,881 miles

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

both front head lamp patterns very weak.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper loose on n/s/f

Fail 27 Jun 2015 123,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil very low

rear exhaust bracket broken still supported

Fail 9 Jul 2014 111,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil very low

rear exhaust bracket broken still supported

Fail 10 Jul 2013 102,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,319 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake discs worn rusty and pitted inside face

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,432 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 77,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 53,917 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 53,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,434 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 WKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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