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DY53 UBC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,831 mi
Last recorded100,831 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 100,831 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2025 100,831 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 99,130 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 99,130 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 94,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY worn to inner edge - advise urgent change ALSO o/s/r and N/S/F tyres are over 10 years old. 2012 & 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 89,214 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY worn to inner edge - advise urgent change ALSO o/s/r and N/S/F tyres are over 10 years old. 2012 & 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 76,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 49,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 x inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 x inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,967 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 38,579 miles

Nearside rear tyre has stepped wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,579 miles

Nearside rear tyre has stepped wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,390 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 UBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

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

Is DY53 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 UBC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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