MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake inbalance
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
corrosion to brake pipes
exhaust heavily corroded
n/s/r tyre worn edges and cracking
o/s/r tyre tread badly stepped
wheel trims damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to brake pipes
e,m,l, light on
exhaust heavily corroded
n/s/r tyre worn edges and cracking
o/s/r tyre tread badly stepped
wheel trims damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine malfunction light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brakes very noisy when applied
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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DG53 KBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DG53 KBZ, 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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DG53 KBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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