MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
320,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
both headlamps have a slightly reduced light output
oil leak
play in steering rack inner jionts
slight uneven rear brake application
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust hanger broken but supported
rear silencer deteriorated
slight uneven rear brake application
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
back box deteriorated
rear exhaust hanger broken but supported
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
backbox deteriorated
slight distortion to nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
exhaust backbox corroded
exhaust backbox hanger missing but exhaust is still secure
slight front brake imbalance
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
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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DK53 HBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 DK53 HBZ, 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 DK53 HBZ registered?
DK53 HBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is DK53 HBZ safe to buy?
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