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DY53 OYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,332 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,254 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,927 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,299 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 63,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper arm broken and blade missing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,798 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,819 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 OYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 OYP, 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 OYP registered?

DY53 OYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DY53 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 OYP 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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