MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
393,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silenecer and silencer joint are heavily corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust silenecer and silencer joint are heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front indicators going pale
n/s/r light lense cracked
rear tyres stepped on edges
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front indicators going pale
n/s/r light lense cracked
rear tyres stepped on edges
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
a/c inop
all wiper blades smearing
front and rear number plates starting to peel
heater control bulbs inop
n/s/r light cluster cracked
BOTH FRONT INDICATORS GOING SLIGHTLY PALE
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN
DAMP AROUND A/C PIPE
ENGINE OIL APPROX 1/4 LITRE DOWN
INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY LIPPED
N/S/R LAMP CRACKED
N/S/R TYRE STEPPEN, 2MM INNER EDGE, CUT IN TREAD INNER EDGE
O/S/F TYRE 1MM INNER EDGE, 1.6MM OUTER EDGE
O/S/R TYRE STEPPED, 1MM INNER EDGE IN PLACES
PLAY IN O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK
R/H/S OF HEATER CONTROLS DIM
REAR WASHER INOP, FROZEN?
SERVICE LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
BOTH FRONT INDICATORS GOING SLIGHTLY PALE
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN
CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A LESS THAN 40MM
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN
DAMP AROUND A/C PIPE
ENGINE OIL APPROX 1/4 LITRE DOWN
INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY LIPPED
N/S/F TYRE 2MM INNER EDGE. 1MM OUTER EDGE
N/S/R LAMP CRACKED
N/S/R TYRE STEPPEN, 2MM INNER EDGE, CUT IN TREAD INNER EDGE
O/S/F TYRE 1MM INNER EDGE, 1.6MM OUTER EDGE
O/S/R TYRE STEPPED, 1MM INNER EDGE IN PLACES
PLAY IN O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK
R/H/S OF HEATER CONTROLS DIM
REAR WASHER INOP, FROZEN?
SERVICE LIGHT ON
engine oil below min mark on dipstick
hand brake a bit high
n/s/r lamp cracked
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine oil below min mark on dipstick
hand brake a bit high
n/s/r lamp cracked
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 WRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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