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DY53 MXO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,414 mi
Last recorded159,414 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 MXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 159,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise corrosion on inner sills

advise corrosion on rear chassis and floor

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 154,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion on rear axle and mountings

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 148,455 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2016 148,420 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2015 140,362 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 140,362 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking between caliper and hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 125,656 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 125,656 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 116,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 106,217 miles

Sill covers covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,217 miles

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

Sill covers covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 95,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 84,933 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,933 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 73,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,446 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,546 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 MXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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