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DU53 WNW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,665 mi
Last recorded99,665 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 99,665 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 88,327 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 88,304 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,080 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 70,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 59,477 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 59,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,396 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,139 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,392 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,196 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 WNW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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