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DY53 ORP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,849 mi
Last recorded96,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ORP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 90,184 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 83,272 miles

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 83,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2015 78,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside sill cover fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 78,254 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside sill cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 74,177 miles

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,629 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 56,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,891 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Oct 2007 39,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,907 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY53 ORP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ORP, 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 ORP registered?

DY53 ORP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is DY53 ORP safe to buy?

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