MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside has tread void at edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside tread void at edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside has tread void at edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside tread void at edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn at edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
tint visor fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
tint visor fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre is cracking and over 8 years old
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear tyre is cracking and over 8 years old
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to check offside rear seatbelt child seat fitted
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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DA53 VHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DA53 VHK, 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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DA53 VHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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