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DY53 RSV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,414 mi
Last recorded140,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 RSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 140,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arches rusting

Show plates fitted

Undertray not fully secure Backbox heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 134,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arches rusting

Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,211 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 90,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 74,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,314 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 67,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,385 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 41,355 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,813 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 25,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

DY53 RSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is DY53 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 RSV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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