MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot doesn't open not allowing inspection of luggage area (6.2.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests
Unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills, plastic covers fitted
Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests
Unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills, plastic covers fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water added to resevoir (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wiper rubbers split
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge
offside front brake hose ferrule corroded
rear tyres perished
exhaust rear back box in poor condition
o/s rear tyre starting to perish
surface rust on exhaust
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear back box in poor condition
nail in n/s rear tyre
o/s rear tyre starting to perish
surface rust on exhaust
front brake discs slightly worn possible front pads required next disc change
rear exhaust back box in poor condition
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs slightly worn possible front pads required next disc change
rear exhaust back box in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
possible air con pipe leaking under air box area
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic side sill covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic side sill covers fitted
both front tyres wearing on edges
nail in n/s/f tyre
rear exhaust rusty
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims
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DG53 OEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 OEY, 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 OEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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