MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers
Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyre wearing on inner edge
outer skin of rear joint of exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
wipers smearing slightly,surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe to the rear of fuel tank above filler pipe,both front tyres low on tread & metal in o/s/f,rear section corroding & centre to rear joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wipers smearing slightly,surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe to the rear of fuel tank above filler pipe,both front tyres low on tread & metal in o/s/f,rear section corroding & centre to rear joint
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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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DE53 HPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HPN, 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 HPN registered?
DE53 HPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is DE53 HPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE53 HPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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