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DU53 WVA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,718 mi
Last recorded71,718 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 71,718 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x bothside to brake flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothsides ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,560 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear over axles (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 62,560 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear over axles (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,944 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 58,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,389 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on top of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 48,230 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,853 miles

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,618 miles

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,695 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 WVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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