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DU53 WLF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,629 mi
Last recorded77,629 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,629 miles

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

Front subframe an various areas swollen / corroded .

Fail 15 Oct 2020 77,629 miles

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

Front subframe an various areas swollen / corroded .

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,921 miles

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,917 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,286 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 65,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,829 miles

Various brake pipes are greased / coated .

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Various brake pipes are greased / coated .

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,748 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexis are coated

Fail 13 Oct 2015 56,748 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexis are coated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,565 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 41,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,824 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,691 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 27,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,675 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 22,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,570 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 WLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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