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DU53 PYD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 PYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012
Fail 3 Oct 2012

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,531 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,150 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,636 miles

rear exhaust start to corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,368 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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DU53 PYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DU53 PYD, 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 DU53 PYD registered?

DU53 PYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DU53 PYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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