MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Condensation in nearside front headlamp
Coolant level down slightly
Cover sills fitted
Distortion to nearside front inner rim
Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corosion and age
Minor chips in windscreen
Offside front tyre low inner edge
Service reminder on
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Nearside front and center rear metal brake pipes corroded
Strong Advise:nearside front headlamp bulb holder damaged and requires attention
Surface corrosion to brake ferrules
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Condensation in nearside front headlamp
Coolant level down slightly
Cover sills fitted
Distortion to nearside front inner rim
Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corosion and age
Minor chips in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre low inner edge
Service reminder on
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Nearside front and center rear metal brake pipes corroded
Strong Advise:nearside front headlamp bulb holder damaged and requires attention
Surface corrosion to brake ferrules
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
EML light on
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
oil level very low
recommend tracking front tyres wearing on edges enevenly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
EML light on
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
oil level very low
recommend tracking front tyres wearing on edges enevenly
both rear tyres show uneven tread wear and perishing
service light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres show perishing and slight cracking in treads and tyres wearing unevenly
centre exhaust deteriorated and corroded at joint with rearbox
service / workshop lamp on
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 HOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DE53 HOJ, 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 DE53 HOJ registered?
DE53 HOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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