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DU53 PYY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 PYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,110 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust starting to deteriorat

Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust starting to deteriorat

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,751 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Jun 2011 50,751 miles

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,808 miles

front flexible brake hose furrells show signs of corrosion

slight movement in nearside headlight

Fail 4 Jun 2010 35,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flexible brake hose furrells show signs of corrosion

slight movement in nearside headlight

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,414 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 34,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,533 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,328 miles

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

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 PYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU53 PYY, 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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DU53 PYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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