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DY53 TVA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,030 mi
Last recorded78,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,481 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 20 Sep 2007 66,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,765 miles

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

n/s rear tyre close to wear limit on inside edge!

o/s rear tyre worn to limits on inside edge!

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 TVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

DY53 TVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DY53 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 TVA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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