MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55.r15 accelera (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55.r15 accelera (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and low on the inner (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and low on the inner (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage
exhaust corroded
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and low on the inner (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and low on the inner (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage
exhaust corroded
Both rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust Section Deteriorated
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly due to the "possible" failure of the internal structure
both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly due to the "possible" failure of the internal structure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 OEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc petrol 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 DG53 OEO, 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 DG53 OEO registered?
DG53 OEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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