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DY53 TOJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,588 mi
Last recorded194,588 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 194,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 181,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 181,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 165,910 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 157,725 miles

Front headlight aim dim needs cleaning

Fail 30 Oct 2019 157,660 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rears to wheel cylinders. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shocks heavy corrosion to external casing

Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,368 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front roll bar bush slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded

rear exhaust box supported with wire

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2018 142,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front brake pads low

nearside front roll bar bush slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded

rear exhaust box supported with wire

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,885 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust box supported with wire

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,810 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust box supported with wire

Pass 29 Oct 2016 113,841 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer tyre wall not down to cords

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,285 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 105,285 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top bearing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,629 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box detriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 78,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,957 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 12 May 2010 54,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 45,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,276 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,468 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 TOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TOJ, 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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DY53 TOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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