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DY53 RVZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,333 mi
Last recorded272,333 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 272,333 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR & CENTRE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT F SHAPE INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN & CRACKED EXCESSIVELY INNER EDGE

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 271,848 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ REAR & CENTRE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVELY (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 271,845 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACKBOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ REAR & CENTRE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVELY (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 271,281 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape- inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust backbox corroded

steering rack slight dampness

Fail 6 Oct 2017 271,278 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing at bottom (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape- inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust backbox hanger split 1 of 2

steering rack slight dampness

Pass 6 Oct 2016 267,301 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust backbox corroded & rubber hangers splitting

power steering rack damp

Fail 6 Oct 2016 267,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust backbox corroded & rubber hangers splitting

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Oct 2015 259,688 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle emitts blue smoke

Pass 13 Oct 2014 251,156 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2013 243,218 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 234,347 miles

Exhuast back box baffle loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 226,766 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 205,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 205,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 177,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 147,832 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 118,107 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 118,107 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,326 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 RVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

DY53 RVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is DY53 RVZ safe to buy?

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