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DY53 RXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,030 mi
Last recorded101,030 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 101,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 26 May 2012 101,030 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 May 2011 90,019 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 74,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,600 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

nearside front direction indicator miscolouring

unable to check boot area properly due to load

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

nearside front direction indicator miscolouring

unable to check boot area properly due to load

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,704 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,279 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 62,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 RXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RXN, 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 RXN registered?

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

Is DY53 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 RXN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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