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DY53 KFR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,377 mi
Last recorded118,377 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

rear coil spring assisters fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,741 miles

Front inner brake discs pitted

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,082 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 77,515 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear box outer casing rusting

Pass 3 Mar 2012 72,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer casing & joint deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,143 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 41,052 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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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DY53 KFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DY53 KFR, 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 DY53 KFR registered?

DY53 KFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DY53 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 KFR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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