MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak from engine area.
Rear wiper blade split.
Travel in handbrake.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Oil leak from engine area.
Rear wiper blade split.
Travel in handbrake.
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Dampness to fuel tank area.
Movement in drivers seat.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear wiper blade split.
Stone damage to windscreen.
Dampness to fuel tank area.
Movement in drivers seat.
Rear wiper blade split.
Stone damage to windscreen.
FUEL TANK DAMP/POSSIBLE LEAK
N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake and cluch pedal rubbers worn
nearside front tyre contact with the deflection shield
Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front indicator faded
Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges
Nearside front indicator faded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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DV53 ADU 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 66.7%.
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 DV53 ADU, 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 DV53 ADU registered?
DV53 ADU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is DV53 ADU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV53 ADU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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