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DA53 HYY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2018 72,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,781 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber missing- system is still adequately supported

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides - front (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded both sides - rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 68,781 miles

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

1 x rear exhaust rubber missing- system is still adequately supported

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides - front (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded both sides - rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer and inner edges

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 62,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts and cracking separation of tread on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer and inner edges

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,448 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ehaust has part of its system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,761 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,456 miles

sidewall slightly deteriorated to offside front tyre

slight cracking between tread at offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,233 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,493 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,730 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,543 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 HYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA53 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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