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DU53 WRP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,729 mi
Last recorded139,729 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 139,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 139,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 126,582 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 126,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,994 miles

O/S/F Foglamp broken

Fail 25 Aug 2011 111,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Heat shield loose above rear silencer

O/S/F Foglamp broken

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,314 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,314 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,762 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 71,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates deteriated slightly

front tyres getting low on the insides

o/s/f indicator bulb faded slightly

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar end link

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,978 miles

front and rear number plates deteriated slightly

front tyres getting low on the insides

o/s/f indicator bulb faded slightly

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar end link

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,465 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 WRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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