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DY53 TVF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,215 mi
Last recorded122,215 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 122,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 113,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2015 113,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 105,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,173 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2008 59,220 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 59,220 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,161 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 57,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,552 miles

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

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 TVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

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

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