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DY53 PWN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,329 mi
Last recorded84,329 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,029 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 83,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,085 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,647 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,786 miles

o/s/f morror cracked.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,745 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,758 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc slight corrossion on inside brake surface

Offside rear brake disc slight corrossion on brake surfaces

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,197 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,420 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 47,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,177 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 PWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PWN, 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 PWN registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY53 PWN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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