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DG53 WYK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,888 mi
Last recorded72,888 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,888 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 72,888 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,777 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 69,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,127 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded at rear joint and back box

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,260 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,086 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,321 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,442 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 51,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,827 miles

exhaust in very poor condition but not yet blowing.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 33,827 miles

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

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

exhaust in very poor condition but not yet blowing.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 29,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,476 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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DG53 WYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG53 WYK, 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 DG53 WYK registered?

DG53 WYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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