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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers and under trays fitted
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth wire (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw position could let the number plate be miss read (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw position could let the number plate be miss read (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise odometer has no illumination the mileage can just be seen
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster does not work (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
advise odometer has no illumination the mileage can just be seen
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to rear compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to rear compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted prs done (4.1.2 (a))
Central REAR EXHAUST VERY POOR CONDITION CORROSION AT JOINT
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear EXHAUST SHIELD BROKEN-INSECURE
Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD BROKEN AND INSECURE
Rear EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD BROKEN AND INSECURE
Rear EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and corroded (7.1.2)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes adjoining compensating valve
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
rear silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes adjoining compensating valve
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
rear silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front indicator is fading from amber towards white.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate is deteriorating.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front indicator is fading from amber towards white.
Offside 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)
Rear number plate is deteriorating.
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
rear silencer deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
rear silencer deteriorating
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Both number plates are deteriorating.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Both number plates are deteriorating.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level low.
Front brake disc pads appear to be getting thin
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BG03 NLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 BG03 NLU, 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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BG03 NLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.
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