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DY53 RXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

83,530 mi
Last recorded83,530 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,569 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 82,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 124,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,182 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012
Fail 20 Sep 2012

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,679 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 74,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,230 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 64,464 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear silencer fouling on bumper

Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,464 miles

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

rear silencer fouling on bumper

Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,053 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 46,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RXF 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 55%.

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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

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

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