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DU53 WLO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,553 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 85,965 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,293 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 85,293 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,774 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,698 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,644 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,932 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil level low

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil level low

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,569 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,626 miles

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

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

scraping noise from front brakes

Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,616 miles

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

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

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

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

scraping noise from front brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,594 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,256 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 WLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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