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DG53 YXX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,699 mi
Last recorded68,699 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,699 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cooling fan not working

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,413 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system slight corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,654 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,223 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded slight blow and baffles loose

Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexy brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexy brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded slight blow and baffles loose

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,874 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,868 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,875 miles

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

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

eml on

exhaust system corroaded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 45,875 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

exhaust system corroaded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,661 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust back box corroaded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,234 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,491 miles

E.M.L on

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

E.M.L on

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,864 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 24,864 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,938 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 18,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,369 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 2,119 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 YXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

DG53 YXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is DG53 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 YXX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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