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DY53 OYR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,187 mi
Last recorded53,187 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,187 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front plate cracked o/s/f tyre low both front cv joints slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,187 miles

front plate cracked o/s/f tyre low both front cv joints slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,347 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front tyres heavily worn and ON LIMIT on edges (tread not cut as deep)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,891 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 27,877 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,866 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,077 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 OYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

DY53 OYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is DY53 OYR safe to buy?

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