MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,485 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a crack in the middle at the bottom. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear rear exhaust has been repaired and is not blowing.
standard sill covers fitted.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
both headlamps cloudy effecting beam patterns
outer sill covers fitted
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front. (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front fog lamp not working.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection.
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front. (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front fog lamp not working.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel filter corroded.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure nothing to secure mounting rubbers, (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel filter corroded.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides, (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside wiper rubber split,
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
one rear exhaust rubber is split but system still adequately supported at time of test.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
windscreen is cracked but not significantly affecting drivers view at time of test.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DN53 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DN53 DAU, 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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DN53 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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