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DY53 PBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,695 mi
Last recorded130,695 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 PBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,695 miles

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

covers on sills

dampness to fuel filter / oil filler cap missing

drivers door and front wing damaged,front cross member behind bumper damaged

o/s front plastic inner wheel arch cover loose

Fail 17 Sep 2012 130,689 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

covers on sills

dampness to fuel filter / oil filler cap missing

drivers door and front wing damaged,front cross member behind bumper damaged

o/s front plastic inner wheel arch cover loose

rear exhaust box and jiont deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2011 109,084 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 109,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise tyer cose 2 osr wheel arch scuffing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,129 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 95,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,611 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 67,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers not parking automaticaly

Fail 5 Dec 2007 67,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers not parking automaticaly

Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,856 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 44,830 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers fitted to sills

under tray fitted

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 PBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

DY53 PBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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