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DU53 WVH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,137 mi
Last recorded129,137 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,137 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corrosion

Front Both front brake pipes have corrosion

Front Both front top strut mounts starting deteriorate

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both starting (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both starting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m worn on edge - no cords 185 65 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m worn on edge - no cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade split - standard

Rear Both rear doors won't open from inside time of test

Rear Nearside and offside rear brake pipes from load sensing valve to flexi hoses have corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip crack (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

power steering rack slight damp

Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear - from flexi hoses to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 128,128 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1x rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded & broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear - from flexi hoses to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 127,370 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear box rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,770 miles

1LTR OF ENGINE OIL ADDED PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE TEST

drivers door mirror cover missing

Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,770 miles

1LTR OF ENGINE OIL ADDED PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE TEST

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

drivers door mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 33,353 miles

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

offside front flexable pipe ferrule.slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,353 miles

offside front flexable pipe ferrule.slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,184 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 WVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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