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DY53 RYA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 RYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 84,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil level low

Pass 13 May 2013 81,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,514 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyre walls & treads slight deterioration

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,387 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls & treads slight deterioration

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,783 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,667 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,312 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 51,243 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,391 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 RYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

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

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