MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Oil leak
engine management light on dash indicating a fault
heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes
rear coil springs corroded
slight gas leak from exhaust front pipe
wipers smearing
Oil leak
engine management light on dash indicating a fault
heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes
rear coil springs corroded
slight gas leak from exhaust front pipe
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
covers over outer sills
rear coil springs rusty
covers over outer sills
rear coil springs rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 OKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OKT, 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 OKT registered?
DG53 OKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is DG53 OKT safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 OKT shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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