MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
COVERED WITH MUD UDER BONET AND AROUND STEERING
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
poor pattern on both headlight's
Offside Front subframe bush perished
exhaust front flexi worn
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror condition
servo slightly lazy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight movement both front top mounts
vehicle underside covered in mud
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight movement both front top mounts
vehicle underside covered in mud
damage to offside door mirror
damage to rear bumper
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
damage to offside door mirror
damage to rear bumper
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished and tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror base damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror base damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cut in tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perished and cut and tread uneven
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover missing (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
horn could be louder
poor beam pattern o/s and n/s
woodern block found between centre exhaust and floor
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlights have poor pattern
n/s/f tyre is starting to split on side walls
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlights have poor pattern
n/s/f tyre is starting to split on side walls
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside wiper blade split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside wiper blade split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside mirror back missing
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside mirror back missing
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear tyre on legal limit
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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DG03 XGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 XGW, 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 XGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.
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