MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s center mounting front subframe ,o/s front lower suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub-frame middle mountings (6.1.A.1)
both front side lights bulbs dim
front brake discs very worn
fuel lines corroded
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp lens very faded (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub-frame middle mountings (6.1.A.1)
both front side lights bulbs dim
front brake discs very worn
fuel lines corroded
under tray fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres edges very close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)
back of sills rusty/slightly corroded, plastic covers fitted
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
engine and under covers fitted
front brake pipe (in front of front to rear) slightly corroded at end
front tyres slight wear inner edges
fuel pipes (in front of cooler) slightly corroded
inner faces front brake discs corroded/worn
insp on
n/s/r tyre valve cracked
no rubber on rear wiper blade
o/s head lamp lens faded/worn , beam image slightly poor
o/s/f strut top noisy
o/s/r brake pipe (part of flexis) corroded, close to/on limit
play n/s steering rack arm
rear axle bushes slightly split
rear number plate deteriorated, close to limit
right hand side of speedo illumination dim
slight grease leak n/s inner cv boot
squeak when n/s/f wheel spun
tow bar electric socket cover taped shut
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (8.2.3)
back of sills rusty/slightly corroded, plastic covers fitted
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
engine and under covers fitted
front brake pipe (in front of front to rear) slightly corroded at end
front tyres slight wear inner edges
fuel pipes (in front of cooler) slightly corroded
inner faces front brake discs corroded/worn
insp on
n/s/r tyre valve cracked
no rubber on rear wiper blade
o/s head lamp lens faded/worn , beam image slightly poor
o/s/f strut top noisy
o/s/r brake pipe (part of flexis) corroded, close to/on limit
o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge
play n/s steering rack arm
rear axle bushes slightly split
rear number plate deteriorated, close to limit
right hand side of speedo illumination dim
slight grease leak n/s inner cv boot
squeak when n/s/f wheel spun
tow bar electric socket cover taped shut
Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake discs traces it been over heated? but pads ok?
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm lower inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected cover flap damaged been tapped up (1.9.3b)
dash side light offside not working but speedo light up a bit on first bit to 60 mph
offside headlamp beam pattern poor on limit and outer lens fayed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake discs traces it been over heated? but pads ok?
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm lower inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
dash side light offside not working but speedo light up a bit on first bit to 60 mph
offside headlamp beam pattern poor on limit and outer lens fayed
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside headlamp len faded and beam patterns poor
tow bar electrics been tapped up?
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tow bar electrics socket been tapped closed?
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tow bar electrics socket been tapped closed?
boot full
both head lamp lenses faded, beam images faint
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
engine and under covers fitted
front number plate deteriorated, close to/on limit
n/s/r brake sticking slightly
n/s/r tyre stepped
n/s/r tyre valve cracked
no rubber on rear wiper blade
o/s/f fog light inop
o/s/f tyre valve cracked
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on edges
rear brake pads worn low, discs corroded/worn
rear brakes noisy
rear number plate deteriorated
rear of sills going rusty, plastic covers fitted
squeak on engine
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
boot full
both head lamp lenses faded, beam images faint
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
engine and under covers fitted
exhaust back box corroded, flange joint to centre section rotten/weak
front number plate deteriorated, close to/on limit
n/s/f tyre valve cracked
n/s/r brake sticking slightly
n/s/r tyre stepped
n/s/r tyre valve cracked
no rubber on rear wiper blade
o/s/f fog light inop
o/s/f tyre valve cracked
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on edges
rear brake pads worn low, discs corroded/worn
rear brakes noisy
rear number plate deteriorated
rear of sills going rusty, plastic covers fitted
squeak on engine
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DA52 PJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 DA52 PJV, 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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DA52 PJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.
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