MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Full exhaust slightly deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Full exhaust slightly deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slightly noise from near side front wheel bearing
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
wiper blades, end , near side,split.
wiper blades, end , near side,split.
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine management light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre perished
dipped beam images slightly distorted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
dipped beam images slightly distorted
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 AHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc 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 DV53 AHJ, 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 AHJ registered?
DV53 AHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is DV53 AHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV53 AHJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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