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DY53 RXR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,038 mi
Last recorded117,038 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 117,038 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 113,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,267 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,845 miles

both front coil springs & nsr corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 106,745 miles

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

both front coil springs & nsr corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,862 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 96,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,056 miles

centre silencer box cooroding in places but no gas leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2014 88,056 miles

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

centre silencer box cooroding in places but no gas leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,001 miles

centre silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,152 miles

centre silencer box corroding but no gas leaks

Fail 29 Sep 2011 57,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,530 miles

Front engine mounting split

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 RXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

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

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