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DY53 RXV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,846 miles

brake discs rusted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 55,846 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,846 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,456 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,143 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 51,143 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,822 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,645 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,208 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,636 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 31,636 miles

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

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 RXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

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

Is DY53 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 RXV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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