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AF53 DMS

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 DMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 102,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,786 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,905 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 85,903 miles

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 *ON LEGAL LIMIT* (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,139 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,915 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,134 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 49,439 miles

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

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 42,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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AF53 DMS is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 53,669 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 AF53 DMS, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF53 DMS registered?

AF53 DMS is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is AF53 DMS safe to buy?

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