MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded rear main . (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak.
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear main . (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
rear silencer corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake discs corroded
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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DF53 JFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DF53 JFV, 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 DF53 JFV registered?
DF53 JFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is DF53 JFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 JFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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