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AD53 DJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,181 mi
Last recorded93,181 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,181 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 93,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen wiper efficiency not tested due to lack of screen wash

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section corroded and rattles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside coil springs rusty

plastic sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,273 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

amp wire under bonnet requires further securing soon

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,684 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 51,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 46,834 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,511 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 41,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside dip beam on lower limit

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,794 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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AD53 DJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD53 DJY, 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 AD53 DJY registered?

AD53 DJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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