MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,367 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, grease applied (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to rear beam axle
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front, lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.54 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline, corroded and grease applied (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear coil spring incorrectly fitted, upside down
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, grease applied (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to rear beam axle
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front, lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.54 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline, corroded and grease applied (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear coil spring incorrectly fitted, upside down
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure one rubber missing and one rubber excessive split (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted
slight blow on exhaust, front to mid-pipe joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease / dirt (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sill covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
engine covers and sill covers fitted
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
back box corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DG53 KHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 KHD, 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 KHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2003.
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