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DY53 ORG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,147 mi
Last recorded90,147 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 90,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,051 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 84,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,106 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 77,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,269 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 62,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,271 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 56,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,606 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,531 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 ORG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

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

Is DY53 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 ORG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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