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DY53 RVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,813 mi
Last recorded100,813 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 RVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 100,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 96,361 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 88,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 88,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,797 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,671 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,612 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,774 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,070 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

nearside front wiper blade split but still clears screen

Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,764 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 28,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,332 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,207 miles

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2011 22,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,481 miles

parking brake lever came up high.

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 RVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

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

Is DY53 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 RVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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