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DA53 HYO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,720 mi
Last recorded87,720 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,720 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 85,881 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 85,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 85,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,440 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,126 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,406 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 77,406 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,210 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 72,846 miles

play osf link pi,osr w/bearing noisey,front discs corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 72,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

play osf link pi,osr w/bearing noisey,front discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 69,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 65,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,440 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 60,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,386 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 53,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,182 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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DA53 HYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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