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DU53 YFM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,739 mi
Last recorded36,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,739 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge wearing more on inner most edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge wearing more on inner most edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 36,739 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge wearing more on inner most edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge wearing more on inner most edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,979 miles

Front wipers poor condition

Front discs heat marked

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

dent in nearside a piller

Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front discs heat marked

Front wipers poor condition

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

dent in nearside a piller

Fail 7 Mar 2015 28,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,688 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 25,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,200 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,221 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,171 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,847 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,536 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 YFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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