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DY53 LEJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,381 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,833 miles

Rear tyres showing age related cracking.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres starting to deteriate and crack

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,280 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode .. cleaning and greasing advised to avoid costly replacement..

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,697 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,897 miles

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

all tyres slighty perished.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,378 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 LEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

DY53 LEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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