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DG53 YYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,910 mi
Last recorded109,910 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 109,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidewall damaged due to being driven on under inflated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust to correct level (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Flexi hose insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexi hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sidewall damaged due to being driven on under inflated

Pass 13 Sep 2014 90,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

hazard switch faulty

Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,445 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

hazard switch faulty

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,894 miles

engine oil level low

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,146 miles

injection warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,860 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,417 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 32,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,947 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,294 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 YYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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