MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged hand brake attachment is bent (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Fuel filter corroded
x2 exhaust back box rubbers split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
negative battery terminal contacting bonnet
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED
REAR TYRES CRACKED IN SIDEWALLS
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
TWO REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN SYSTEM SUPPOTED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED
REAR TYRES CRACKED IN SIDEWALLS
TWO REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN SYSTEM SUPPOTED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyre walls cracked and perished
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyre walls cracked and perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DG53 ZBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 DG53 ZBY, 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 ZBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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