MOT Status
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121,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Some corrosion present underneath vehicle
underside surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both near fuel tank to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged suspension pipe chafing it (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
brake pad warning message on display
exhaust system rusty
rust forming on brake lines on underside: advise to replace soon
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pad warning message on display
exhaust system rusty
rust forming on brake lines on underside: advise to replace soon
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front tyre has a few cuts in the outer sidewall no cords visible.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre badly stepped, inside edge bold advise new tyre.
Nearside Rear tyre inside sidewall split advise new tyre.
Offside Front tyre inner sidewall split advise new tyre.
Offside Rear tyre has two nails in the tread.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange. (7.1.2)
engine management light illuminated.
slight knocking detected through steering, slight play detected from o/s of rack rod under load.
N/S/R tyre on 3mm and badly stepped: advise tyre
Small blow on joint between the centre and rear exhaust boxes: advise to replace both parts
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but no cords exposed.
n/s/r tyre heavily stepped.
n/s/r tyre shallow splitting at inner sidewall.
o/s wiper blade split.
play detected in o/s/f drop link.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but no cords exposed.
n/s/r tyre heavily stepped.
n/s/r tyre shallow splitting at inner sidewall.
o/s wiper blade split.
play detected in o/s/f drop link.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/R wheel centre cap missing
Rear exhaust box outer lining comiong away
Rear number plate seperating
Some small chips on windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DF53 WMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DF53 WMJ, 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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DF53 WMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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