MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine management light on indicating a fault
Near side front rim slight damage
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management light on indicating a fault
Near side front rim slight damage
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 SWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?
DV53 SWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.
Is DV53 SWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV53 SWO shows 18 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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