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DU53 YXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,182 mi
Last recorded136,182 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 136,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,307 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 120,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 116,271 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,519 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 104,519 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 99,683 miles

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front brake discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

front coil springs corroded

headlamps slightly deterioated

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s / n/s rear chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

outre sills not clearly visible

rear exhaust deterioated

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,683 miles

front coil springs corroded

headlamps slightly deterioated

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front brake discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

o/s / n/s rear chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

outre sills not clearly visible

rear exhaust deterioated

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,510 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,403 miles

brake pipe across rear axle corroding

brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose corroding

corrosion started in n/s/f brake pipe

exhaust back box corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f wheel damaged

play in both front anti-roll bar link rods but not yet excessive

unable to check o/s/r tyre + wheel bearing due to bind

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 15 Sep 2011 89,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pipe across rear axle corroding

brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose corroding

corrosion started in n/s/f brake pipe

exhaust back box corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f wheel damaged

play in both front anti-roll bar link rods but not yet excessive

unable to check o/s/r tyre + wheel bearing due to bind

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,070 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

corrosion starting in some brake pipes at rear

exhaust back box corroding

front brake pads wearing thin + discs worn

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge [185/60/14h]

n/s/r coil spring corroding

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + screw in tread

nail in edge of tread in o/s/r tyre [175/70/14t]

noise from o/s/r wheel when spinning?

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 79,574 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 YXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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