MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DY53 LFJ safe to buy?
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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