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DY53 LCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 LCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,149 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,149 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,154 miles

Centre Exhaust Pipe Minor Leak From Joinery Front & Rear

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine Mount Slight Play

Fail 10 Jul 2018 86,154 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Centre Exhaust Pipe Minor Leak From Joinery Front & Rear

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine Mount Slight Play

Pass 6 May 2017 76,528 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 4 May 2017 76,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 6 May 2016 66,734 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 55,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 55,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 47,675 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 43,445 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f caliper damp

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,991 miles

main brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2011 38,991 miles

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

main brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,921 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,717 miles

front wipers poor

fuel filter corroding

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,521 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 29,521 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres old and worn

nearside front strut top worn

Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,376 miles

rear exhaust box dev. corrosion.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,538 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 LCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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