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DY53 RXW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,969 mi
Last recorded43,969 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,969 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 43,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 31,113 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 31,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 25,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 21,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,268 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,993 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,518 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,472 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,455 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 RXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

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

Is DY53 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 RXW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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