MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all exhaust mountings corroded
coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light
gear box mounting bush..deteriorated and has slight play
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately by coil spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by coil spring (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DG53 YYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DG53 YYD, 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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DG53 YYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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