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DU53 YYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,358 mi
Last recorded138,358 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 138,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 138,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 133,720 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 133,720 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 132,011 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 132,011 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,513 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 118,047 miles

Exhaust is deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,071 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,161 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,277 miles

rear exhaust is corroded,on limit

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,579 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2011 58,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,607 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,607 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

TRACKING COULD BE OUT

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,409 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,149 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 YYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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