MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
slight movement in both front anti roll bar d rubber mounts
both main brake pipes slightly corroded,brake pipes undersealed hard to check condition of pipes
headlamps slightly deteriorated
o/s/front brake pipe slightly corroded,brake pipe undersealed hard to check condition of pipe
plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
both main brake pipes slightly corroded,brake pipes undersealed hard to check condition of pipes
headlamps slightly deteriorated
o/s/front brake pipe slightly corroded,brake pipe undersealed hard to check condition of pipe
plastic sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nsr tyre low on edges
os outer mirror cover missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nsr tyre low on edges
os outer mirror cover missing
outer sills not visible
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
outer sills not visible
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Unable to view brakes through the front wheels
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre worn unevenly
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 HEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?
DK53 HEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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