MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
both rear coil springs are corrodid
brake pedal rubber wearing smooth but less than 50%
front subframe corrodid not considered excessive
n/s/r brake pipe ferrule nut corrodid
n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion
o/s/r brake pipe ferrule nut corrodid
o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion
o/s/r tyre close to limit (center)
rear axle corrodid but not considered excessive
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
both rear coil springs are corrodid
brake pedal rubber wearing smooth but less than 50%
front subframe corrodid not considered excessive
n/s/r brake pipe ferrule nut corrodid
n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion
o/s/r brake pipe ferrule nut corrodid
o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion
o/s/r tyre close to limit (center)
rear axle corrodid but not considered excessive
N/s/f wearing outa edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/s/f wearing outa edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
various brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
various brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear 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 TXL 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 63.6%.
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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?
DV53 TXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.
Is DV53 TXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV53 TXL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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