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DY53 RKO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

130,600 mi
Last recorded130,600 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 RKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 130,600 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 130,592 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,433 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,348 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 122,348 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,528 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 109,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 104,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch rear 185/65/15 front 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 104,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch rear 185/65/15 front 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,686 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,393 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 94,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,791 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,791 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,350 miles

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

rear silenser outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silenser outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 67,061 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 6 Mar 2012 67,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,141 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,036 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,374 miles

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

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 RKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

DY53 RKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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