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DY53 LCV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,509 mi
Last recorded23,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 LCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,658 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 21,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,767 miles

O s f tyre age cracking

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

Surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,707 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,807 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre age cracking

plastic sill trims fitted

rear exhaust box casing starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,642 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 17,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,425 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,341 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,763 miles

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,875 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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DY53 LCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

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

Is DY53 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 LCV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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