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DY53 MYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,464 mi
Last recorded94,464 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 94,464 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,907 miles

front brake discs getting thin, on wear indicators

Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,595 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,595 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,784 miles

n/s rear coil spring incomplete at pigs tail end. spring stays in place jacked and released

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,092 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 MYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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