MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery loose
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (x2) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery loose
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (x2) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
during emission test throttle stuck on strongly recommend investigation is case of part malfunction
offside rear tyre perished 3704 DOT CODER
rear wiper split
smoke level although passed is high recommend BG44K
windscreen wipers do not park in corroect place automatically
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
during emission test throttle stuck on strongly recommend investigation is case of part malfunction
offside rear tyre perished 3704 DOT CODER
rear wiper split
smoke level although passed is high recommend BG44K
windscreen wipers do not park in corroect place automatically
Appears wheel trims have curb damage. Advise wheel alignment checked and adjusted as required
Bonnet safety catch stiff to re;ease at time of test
Brake pedal anti slip provision has a part worn smooth
Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect bodywork
Child seat, nearside front, removed before test to establish passenger belt check
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front windscreen wiper blade part insecure (retaining rods for rubber)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil residue on rocker cover (poss gasket failure) Advise fully clean and re check for leak(s)
Only 1 of 2 nozzles working nearside washer jet at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
tyre size: 18565R15H
Appears wheel trims have curb damage. Advise wheel alignment checked and adjusted as required
Bonnet safety catch stiff to re;ease at time of test
Brake pedal anti slip provision has a part worn smooth
Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect bodywork
Child seat, nearside front, removed before test to establish passenger belt check
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front windscreen wiper blade part insecure (retaining rods for rubber)
Oil residue on rocker cover (poss gasket failure) Advise fully clean and re check for leak(s)
Only 1 of 2 nozzles working nearside washer jet at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
tyre size: 18565R15H
Bonnet catch safety catch stiff to release at time of test. Advise more lubrication as if safety catch sticks in open position, bonnet would have no safety back up if main catch became insecure.
Brake pedal anti slip provision part has worn smooth
Car has sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect vehicle
Child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belts
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside rear tyre perished slightly. 18565R15H
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Screw in offside rear tyre
Bonnet catch safety catch stiff to release at time of test. Advise more lubrication as if safety catch sticks in open position, bonnet would have no safety back up if main catch became insecure.
Brake pedal anti slip provision part has worn smooth
Car has sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect vehicle
Child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belts
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear tyre perished slightly. 18565R15H
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Screw in offside rear tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
two childs seats fitted to rear
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
two childs seats fitted to rear
baby seat fitted to nearside rear
both front tyres worn low on outer edges
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres worn low on outer edges
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DN53 HBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DN53 HBG, 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 HBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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