MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake slightly sticking
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under body corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and o/s/front plus n/s/rear bleed screw broken (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leaks -- messy rather than serious
heavy rust in rear cross member behind bumper --- not prescribed area
o/s/steering rack gaiter deteriorated / inner retaining clip poor
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and o/s/front plus n/s/rear bleed screw broken (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leaks -- messy rather than serious
headlamps both deteriorated -- output reduced and no dip beam pattern/cut off
heavy rust in rear cross member behind bumper --- not prescribed area
o/s/steering rack gaiter deteriorated / inner retaining clip poor
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens diffused but giving correct beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded aft of compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens diffused but giving correct beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded aft of compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
unable to properly assess most under vehicle brake pipes as covered with protective grease
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber split
nearside front wiper blade split on very end
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside front tyre becoming low on tread
smell of diesel under bonnet
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber split
nearside front wiper blade split on very end
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside front tyre becoming low on tread
smell of diesel under bonnet
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear exhaust box in poor condition
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AD03 ZHN 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 75%.
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 AD03 ZHN, 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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AD03 ZHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2003.
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