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DU53 WUM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,997 mi
Last recorded123,997 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2020 123,997 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess towards lower cross member (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 115,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 16 Feb 2019 115,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 25 Feb 2018 106,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

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

front discs weathered

Pass 16 Oct 2016 95,218 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front discs weathered

Pass 20 Sep 2015 83,055 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 58,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 46,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 38,837 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 38,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WUM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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