MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front to rear brake pipes and the offside front brake pipe heavilly corroded
both front tyres worn on inner edge
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
both front to rear brake pipes and the offside front brake pipe heavilly corroded
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cover sills fitted
front engine mounting worn
front number plate poor
front to rear steel brake pipes corroded
n/s headlamp beak pattern weak
o/s headlamp beam pattern weak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chip in windscreen
front to rear brake pipes corroded
chip in windscreen
front to rear brake pipes corroded
'Screen chipped
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear springs rusty
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
'Screen chipped
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear springs rusty
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DE53 SZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?
DE53 SZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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