MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to rear load sensing valve and both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wiper starting too split
Rear number plate deteriorated
nearside front , all rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wiper starting too split
Rear number plate deteriorated
nearside front , all rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front tyre worn low and on inner edge
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front headlamp lenses dull
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front tyre worn low and on inner edge
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front headlamp lenses dull
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all metal brake pipes corroded
both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread pattern
front headlamp lenses dull
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all metal brake pipes corroded
both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread pattern
front headlamp lenses dull
rear number plate cracked in centre
Front cracked in centre
Rear box of the exhaust system, covering corroded, coming adrift
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front cracked in centre
Rear box of the exhaust system, covering corroded, coming adrift
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear number plate deteriated
offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriated
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear number plate deteriated
offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriated
rear exhaust box corroded
both headlamp lenses deteriated
both rear suspension springs corroded
rear exhaust section deteriated
rear number plate deteriated
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear shock absorber damp
offside rear tyre has a nail in it
nearside front brake pipe corroded
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front brake pipe corroded
rear exhaust section corroded
all metal brake pipes greased at time of test
rear exhuast section corroded
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre perished
rear exhaust section corroded
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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DU53 OEG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DU53 OEG, 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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DU53 OEG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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