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DY53 ORF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,876 mi
Last recorded57,876 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,876 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,212 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,506 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ORF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

DY53 ORF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is DY53 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 ORF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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