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DY53 ORN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,708 mi
Last recorded115,708 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,708 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2015 106,496 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,072 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 84,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2012 72,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,763 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,692 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,773 miles

backbox corroded

front to rear and rear side to side brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,832 miles

osf tyre perished

very slight play between steering column and wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,832 miles

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

osf tyre perished

very slight play between steering column and wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 47,866 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 47,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ORN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

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

Is DY53 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 ORN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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