MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade worn.
Slight wear noted in nearside of steering rack.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged by use of defective wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade worn.
Slight wear noted in nearside of steering rack.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged by use of defective wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
engine management light on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
engine management light on
Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
N/side headlamp beam image slightly distorted. V slight lift in n/side front droplink. Slight split in o/side front lower ball joint rubber.Front brake disc inner surfaces in poor condition.
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front discs corroded / lipped. Pads ok
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear damper body corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front discs corroded / lipped. Pads ok
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear damper body corroded
Slight play in n/side front droplink. Pin hole in o/side front lower ball joint rubber. End broken off from n/side front coil spring.
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
warning light on dash.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear tyre low on tread
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DN03 GLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DN03 GLJ, 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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DN03 GLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.
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