MOT Status
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60,327 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust front pipe flexi worn
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust front flexi worn
front wiper blades worn and judder
oil leak at rear of engine
stone chip in screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine oil leak around bell housing area
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK PINION (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Engine oil leak around bell housing area
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK PINION (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
nearside door mirror glass insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
nearside door mirror glass insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front wiperblades starting to smear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front wiperblades starting to smear
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 SZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 DE53 SZO, 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 SZO registered?
DE53 SZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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