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DU53 WNB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,912 mi
Last recorded93,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust excessively corroded put cannot penetrate using C.A.T tool

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,226 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 80,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,182 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2014 60,182 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,818 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,381 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,433 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 WNB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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