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DU53 WLK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,442 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped)(exhaust is still supported

Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped)(exhaust is still supported

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,928 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,395 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,562 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,562 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,125 miles

nearside front to back

Fail 25 Aug 2011 81,124 miles

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

nearside front to back

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,813 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,294 miles

rear section of exhaust. †rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,317 miles

rear section of exhaust.

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DU53 WLK 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 66.7%.

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

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