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DU53 ZTD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,625 mi
Last recorded115,625 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 115,625 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 115,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 115,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in both front strut top bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 104,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,829 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 103,813 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 91,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,381 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,486 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,533 miles

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

front brake pads about 3mm left

nearside rear tyre on wear band limit

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,552 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 48,552 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,718 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 ZTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZTD, 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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What year was DU53 ZTD registered?

DU53 ZTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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