MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,127 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s door mirror damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s door mirror damaged
Both front tyres are worn VERY close to the legal limit
Rear brake pipes are corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear coil springs corroded
Back box starting to deterioate
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine slightly noisey
K and N filter insecure under bonnet
Middlebox starting to deterioate
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear wheel bearing slightly binding
Oil leak
Wheel trims fitted
Back box starting to deterioate
Engine slightly noisey
K and N filter insecure under bonnet
Middlebox starting to deterioate
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split
Offside rear wheel bearing slightly binding
Oil leak
Wheel trims fitted
Oil leak
backbox corroded
brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre worn
n/s/r tyre tread splitting
o/s/f top strut mount has slight movement
sill covers
wheel trims fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
backbox corroded
brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre worn
n/s/r tyre tread splitting
o/s/f top strut mount has slight movement
sill covers
wheel trims fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front 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 OPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?
DE53 OPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is DE53 OPV safe to buy?
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