MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust has corrosion
slight corrosion under body
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear , across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside mirror outer cover missing
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear , across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror outer cover missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
undertrays and sill covers fitted
n/s door mirror cover missing
rear exhaust corroded
undertrays and engine covers
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s door mirror cover missing
rear exhaust corroded
undertrays and engine covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
fuel filler pipe damp
n/s door mirror surround missing
o/s door mirror glass starting to fade
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
fuel filler pipe damp
n/s door mirror surround missing
o/s door mirror glass starting to fade
rear exhaust silencer corroded
diesel filler pipe is damp
drivers wing mirror is blemished
nearside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall
passenger door mirror casing is missing
nearside front tyre perishing outer sidewall
nearside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall
passenger door mirror is damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre perishing outer sidewall
nearside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall
passenger door mirror is damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror case missing
rear tyres wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror case missing
rear tyres wearing on inside edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear tyres cracking on sidewall
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear tyres cracking on sidewall
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DE53 UKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 UKC, 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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DE53 UKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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