MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear exhaust joint slightly corroded
Brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front tyre worn.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s front head lamp no patteren not likly to dazzle other drivers
N/S/R Lamp unit cracked
O/S Track rod boot split
Strong advisory on front number plate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R Lamp unit cracked
O/S Track rod boot split
Strong advisory on front number plate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate slightly deteriorating
oil level low
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate slightly deteriorating
nearside rear tyre slightly perishing
oil level low
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 WCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 WCA, 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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DF53 WCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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