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Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
both front brake discs slightly pitted
exhaust has minor leak of gases
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front top strut mounts slight play
both rear brake pipes corroded
13 Pin electrical socket access flap missing (1.9.3a)
Brake pipes as far as can be observed ALL have corrosion present (3.6B.2c)
Central Rear seat belt webbing has a stud fitted into the webbing material that prevents the belt being used while a person is seated (5.1.1)
Front Lower engine mounting bush is excessively deteriorated (6.1D.1a)
N/S headlight beam image slightly affected
Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has lateral,lift and longitudinal movement present (2.5A.1c)
Nearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing requires some manual help to fully retract ALL loose webbing (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)
Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has lateral,lift and longitudinal movement present (2.5A.1c)
Rear number plate is dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster ineffective (not working) (1.8)
13 Pin electrical socket access flap missing (1.9.3a)
Brake pipes as far as can be observed ALL have corrosion present (3.6B.2c)
Central Rear seat belt webbing has a stud fitted into the webbing material that prevents the belt being used while a person is seated (5.1.1)
Front Lower engine mounting bush is excessively deteriorated (6.1D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has lateral,lift and longitudinal movement present (2.5A.1c)
Nearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing requires some manual help to fully retract ALL loose webbing (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)
Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has lateral,lift and longitudinal movement present (2.5A.1c)
Rear number plate is dirty (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn (3.3A.1b)
Front items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)
Front to rear brake pipe(s) are corroding (3.6B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)
Nearside Front brake pipe is corroding (3.6B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)
Offside Front brake pipe is corroding (3.6B.2c)
Rear number plate is dirty (6.3.1d)
Trailer 13 Pin socket flap missing (1.9.3b)
Transmission oil leak present (2c)
front lower engine mounting rubber has excessive displacement present (6.1D.1a)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn (3.3A.1b)
Front items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)
Front to rear brake pipe(s) are corroding (3.6B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has stress fractures present (4.1D.1a)
Nearside Front brake pipe is corroding (3.6B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected (1.8A.1b)
Offside Front brake pipe is corroding (3.6B.2c)
Rear number plate is dirty (6.3.1d)
Trailer 13 Pin socket flap missing (1.9.3b)
Transmission oil leak present (2c)
front lower engine mounting rubber has excessive displacement present (6.1D.1a)
(1.8A.1b)The offside front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected
(1.8B.2)The headlamps horizontal beam images were too low when the beam aim control was set at position III
(2.4G.2)The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn
(2c)There is presence of transmission oil indicating that a leak is present
(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items of luggage left within the boot must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an inspection
(3.6B.2c)The brake pipe along the bulkhead wall under bonnet location has slight surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe across chassis has surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe across chassis has corrosion present
(5.2.2a)The centre rear three point lap belt has a button fitted through the webbing preventing the belt being used
(6.1D.1a)The front lower engine mounting rubber is excessively deteriorated resulting in displacement
(6.3.1d)The rear number plate across the top margin area is dirty but not likely to prevent the characters from being read
NONE RELATED ITEM
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The instrument display engine management warning lamp (EML) is illuminated indicating that a fault is present
(1.8A.2)The offside front headlamp beam image is now only slightly affected,where a possible new bulb may be required
(2.4G.2)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn
(2c)the vehicle presenter is advised that there is a slight oil leak present
(2d)the vehicle presenter is advised that the engine oil level has had to be topped up today
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present along its length
(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion present along its length
(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance has been recorded at 22%,which indicates the brakes are ready for service
(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating
(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.70mm
(5.2.2a)The centre rear three point seat belt has a stud fitted intop the webbing preventing the lap belt to function,thus the belt cannot be used correctly
(6.1D.1a)The front lower engine mounting rubber is deteriorating
(6.3.1d)The rear number plate top margin area is dirty in appearance
(8.3.1e)The interior mirror has item(s) secured behind it slightly encroaching the swept area of the windscreen
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
(2.4G.2)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn
(2c)the vehicle presenter is advised that there is a slight oil leak present
(2d)the vehicle presenter is advised that the engine oil level has had to be topped up today
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present along its length
(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion present along its length
(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance has been recorded at 22%,which indicates the brakes are ready for service
(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating
(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.70mm
(5.2.2a)The centre rear three point seat belt has a stud fitted intop the webbing preventing the lap belt to function,thus the belt cannot be used correctly
(6.1D.1a)The front lower engine mounting rubber is deteriorating
(6.3.1d)The rear number plate top margin area is dirty in appearance
(8.3.1e)The interior mirror has item(s) secured behind it slightly encroaching the swept area of the windscreen
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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DG53 NEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DG53 NEJ, 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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DG53 NEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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