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DY53 RYB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,299 mi
Last recorded102,299 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 84,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,133 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,215 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,728 miles

offside front tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,493 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,486 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,574 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 36,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,160 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 RYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

DY53 RYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 RYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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