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DG53 YZC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,719 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 110,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread and rear. (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,317 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 99,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheelarch damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheelarch damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,531 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishapen and worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,020 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,938 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,345 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 38,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,374 miles

nail in o/s/r 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 YZC 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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

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

Is DG53 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 YZC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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