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DY53 RUR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin deteriorated & pipes/brackets worn/corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight crack on a windscreen and surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

under trays fitted(misted with oil)obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin deteriorated & pipes/brackets worn/corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight crack on a windscreen and surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

under trays fitted(misted with oil)obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2016 155,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and brackets worn/corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

Fail 5 May 2016 155,496 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and brackets worn/corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,505 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on offside front brake pipe

surface corrosion on rear of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,379 miles

front anti roll bar link ball joints worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 115,470 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn thin

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,453 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,300 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 84,280 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)

rear of exhaust leaking slightly and corroding

Pass 12 May 2010 71,835 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 71,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,993 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 57,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 RUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

DY53 RUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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