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DA53 GYO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,272 mi
Last recorded113,272 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,272 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 113,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,664 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear silencer rubber mount missing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 99,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe under floorplate (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear silencer rubber mount missing

Pass 7 Nov 2015 92,250 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 92,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 84,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,473 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,951 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 69,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,583 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,202 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 25,012 miles

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

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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DA53 GYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA53 GYO, 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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DA53 GYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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