MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bumper insecure ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r tyre cracked but not exposing cords
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DY53 KGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DY53 KGP, 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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DY53 KGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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