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DY53 PWK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 PWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,844 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 132,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 128,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,499 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 123,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 114,169 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 114,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jun 2012 102,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Feb 2012 108,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,771 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 99,771 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,158 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,631 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,844 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 48,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PWK, 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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DY53 PWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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