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DY53 LFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,482 mi
Last recorded198,482 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 LFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 198,482 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 198,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases reAR (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 195,012 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 175,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 154,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 139,551 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 139,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 105,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 76,261 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,015 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,899 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,354 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

DY53 LFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 LFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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