MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Headlamps cloudy
Front Tyres cracked & perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded & deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working Wipers not checked (3.5 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Headlamps cloudy
Front Tyres cracked & perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded & deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear bumper damaged
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear bumper damaged
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Secondary bonnet catch sometimes ineffective
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear bumper damaged
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Secondary bonnet catch sometimes ineffective
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
slight fuel leak rear
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
slight fuel leak rear
rear exhaust box corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rear exhaust corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
rear exhaust corroded
undertry loose
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F TYRE LOW OUTTER EDGE. †FRONT UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. †OUTTER SILL TRIMS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
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 RNZ 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 DV53 RNZ, 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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DV53 RNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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