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DY53 TTE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,070 mi
Last recorded95,070 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 89,020 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 89,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2015 84,020 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 79,274 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 79,273 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,453 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 TTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 TTE registered?

DY53 TTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is DY53 TTE safe to buy?

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