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DV53 TYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,532 mi
Last recorded85,532 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 TYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 85,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded - no sharp edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded - no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,904 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 82,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,365 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 80,358 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s n/s (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine management light on in dash

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,966 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Jan 2017 77,955 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,640 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,720 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,691 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,424 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,492 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,232 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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DV53 TYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV53 TYF, 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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DV53 TYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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