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DG53 YYM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR BADLY CORRODED IN SECURING CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE ABOVE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,182 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,199 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,863 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,661 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 50,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,616 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 YYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

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

Is DG53 YYM safe to buy?

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