MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
sill covers fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres slightly perrished
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres slightly perrished
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass missing (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml light on emissions pass
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight chips on windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both front wiper blades smearing but still clearing windscreen
Exhaust backbox support hanger broken off but system still adequately supported
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Metal brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion in places where visable
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has a combination of stonechips but not in excess of the requirements
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake discs starting to show signs of wear
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 DDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AV53 DDL, 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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AV53 DDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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