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DY53 TPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,375 mi
Last recorded109,375 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 109,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2023 109,355 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,417 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 105,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,849 miles

battery slightly loose

both front anti roll bar D bushes have play

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs pitted and corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perishing on sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,410 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes have movement

both front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

nearside rear brake pipe corroded(comp to flexi)

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded (comp to flexi)

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,632 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2018 102,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside/nearside sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper split

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

battery slightly insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery security could be better

Fail 14 Mar 2017 101,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery security could be better

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,319 miles

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

rear offside tyre edges worn (very close to legal limit)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,687 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,158 miles

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

offside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank damp ?????

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,907 miles

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

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

fuel tank slightly damp ??????

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,996 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,143 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,177 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate slightly faded

unable to test sills due to trim

Fail 27 Feb 2008 52,559 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

brake fluid level low

front number plate slightly faded

n/s/f lower trim broken

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

unable to test sills due to trim

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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