MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,323 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre outer shape
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear outer shape
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre outer shape
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear outer shape
brake pipe n/s/f under wheel arch feeding flexi hose showing corrosion weakening
brake pipes at n/s and o/s rear feeding flexi hoses showing corrosion weakening
brake pipes underside front to rear coated in sealant/grease in places cant be fully seen for full visual inspections
n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges of treads flat spotting inner edges
n/s/f brake disc wearing slightly uneven pitting corrosion outer edge of inner face
n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode
o/s/f outer cv gaiter weaping grease slightly around outer clamp but secure
o/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on inner edge of treads
o/s/r shock absorber starting to corrode/deteriorating with slight misting of oil on cases
o/s/r wheel arch weakening corroding
rear exhaust silencer corroding weakening with slight blows
vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places
brake pipe n/s/f under inner wheel arch feeding flexi showing corrosion
brake pipes underside running to rear n/s and o/s showing corrosion in places
front suspension/subframe components dry showing corrosion cant be fully inspected covers fitted
n/s/f inner brake disc wearing slightly uneven pitting corrosion
o/s/r shock absorber just cover corroded broken
rear exhaust silencer corroded weakening blowing slightly in places
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pipe n/s/f under inner wheel arch feeding flexi showing corrosion
brake pipes underside running to rear n/s and o/s showing corrosion in places
front suspension/subframe components dry showing corrosion cant be fully inspected covers fitted
n/s/f inner brake disc wearing slightly uneven pitting corrosion
o/s/r shock absorber just cover corroded broken
rear exhaust silencer corroded weakening blowing slightly in places
brake pipes at rear n/s and o/s around axle to flexi pipes showing corrosion
n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight flat spots on inner edges of treads
n/s/f brake pipe under inner wheel arch showing corrosion
n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose sealed coated
n/s/r tyre has slight flat spots on inner edge of tread
o/s/r tyre has slight flat spots on inner edge of tread
rear brake pipes feeding flexi hoses n/s and o/s have been sealed coated
n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under inner wheel arch starting to corrode
n/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to show corrosion
o/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under wheel arch starting to corrode
o/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to show corrosion
Anti-roll bar cracked ball joint failed not connected (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under inner wheel arch starting to corrode
n/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to show corrosion
o/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under wheel arch starting to corrode
o/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to show corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f brake sticking slightly
front brake pads approx 65-70% worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
front brake pads approx 65-70% worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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