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DU53 WSD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,916 mi
Last recorded115,916 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,916 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 110,184 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,386 miles

n/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,994 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 84,991 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded @ flexy hose

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,890 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 70,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,023 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 WSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WSD, 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 WSD registered?

DU53 WSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is DU53 WSD safe to buy?

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