MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak radiator area ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner (3.6.B.2c)
centre rear seatbelt missing at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (flanges and fittings heavily deteriorated) (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant leak radiator area ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner (3.6.B.2c)
centre rear seatbelt missing at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre rear seat belt missing
oil leak from engine
rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated
rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated 1x hanging bracket detached from silencer
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre rear seat belt missing
oil leak from engine
rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated
rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated 1x hanging bracket detached from silencer
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/R TYRE JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT. †STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN JUST WITHIN LIMITS AT PRESENT.
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 REU 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 61.1%.
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 REU, 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 REU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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