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DY53 LDC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 124,792 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,384 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cannot fully inspection sills due to sills cover fitted both sides

exhaust system poor condition

general underbody corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 107,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached plastic drop link snap off balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cannot fully inspection sills due to sills cover fitted both sides

exhaust system poor condition

general underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroding

headlamps are frosting

Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,223 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroding

headlamps are frosting

Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,316 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 13 Jan 2018 75,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust rear box mounting corroded off

wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,686 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres worn and perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,721 miles

Gearbox front stabilizer bush worn

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 61,721 miles

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

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

Gearbox front stabilizer bush worn

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,930 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,848 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,326 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,332 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/split deep enough to make ply cords visible but less than 25mm

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2009 47,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/split deep enough to make ply cords visible but less than 25mm

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,470 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre at 2 mm on outter edge †

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY53 LDC 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 75%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

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

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