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DU53 WPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,938 mi
Last recorded64,938 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' o/s/f wiper arm not parking correctly after use of wash/wipe (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' n/s/f wiper arm not parking correctly after use of wash/wipe (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen effectively

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,534 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,409 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,248 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,977 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 50,977 miles

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

all four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,266 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,551 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on edge of tread plus cut in side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WPX, 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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What year was DU53 WPX registered?

DU53 WPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DU53 WPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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