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Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both plastic outer sills loose at front
both rear tyres low on air
offside front mirror cover missing
play in rack ends
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)
Offside seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both plastic outer sills loose at front
both rear tyres low on air
offside front mirror cover missing
play in rack ends
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake pads appear low
n/s/ wiper deteriorated
n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit
o/s/f wing mirror glass loose/insecure
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
service engine soon light lit
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake pads appear low
n/s/ wiper deteriorated
n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit
o/s/f wing mirror glass loose/insecure
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
service engine soon light lit
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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DE53 ZDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DE53 ZDY, 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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DE53 ZDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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