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DG53 YXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,587 mi
Last recorded116,587 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 116,587 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 110,174 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both rear tyres innerside wall damage

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,534 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,553 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 83,401 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2010 73,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 73,544 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,469 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 60,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,514 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG53 YXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG53 YXU?

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What year was DG53 YXU registered?

DG53 YXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DG53 YXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 YXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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