MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear metal brake pipes covered in grease and light corrosion to ferules (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement free play when jacked up only (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Free play when jacked up only (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear h frame front bush mounts corroded and flaking solid at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to rear chassis in parts all solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion to front chassis in parts all solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Beam pattern incorrect due to delamination damage to lens (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Beam pattern incorrect due to delamination damage to lens and water ingress (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear metal brake pipes covered in grease and light corrosion to ferules (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement free play when jacked up only (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Free play when jacked up only (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear h frame front bush mounts corroded and flaking solid at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to rear chassis in parts all solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion to front chassis in parts all solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output delaminating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Right on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear ALL SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear ALL SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension components corroding solid at time of test
both rear coil springs corroding
surface corrosion under car various
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Front wishbone and front sub frame surface corroding
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Front wishbone and front sub frame surface corroding
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front and rear metal brake piping surface corroding
Rear chassis surface corroding
Rear suspension components surface corroding
Both front upper shock absorber mounts have slight play
Light corrosion to rear chassis / floor
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing low
Slight blowing middle exhaust section
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre scrubbing low inner edge
Slight blowing middle exhaust section
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2x rear tyres worn inner edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
2x rear tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise back box corroded on outer skin.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DG03 RJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DG03 RJV, 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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DG03 RJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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