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ExpiredMileage
114,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front top mount have movement up and down
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front top mount have movement up and down
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POLISH (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POLISH (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower left foot can get trapped under the dashboard lower semi flexible cover,when releasing the clutch pedal.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high reset as possible-new adjuster may be required to pass next mot test ?. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced outer plastic cover opaque-may polish or require new headlight refitted. (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high very high aim-bulb defective or incorrectly fitted. (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced plastic outer cover opaque-may polish out or need new light unit required. (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass requires renewal. (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Hand brake very low readings and not locking the wheels,on both sides.Further investigation on the next service recommended.
Offside handbrake recorded 130- Nearside handbrake recorded 140.
Nearside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet difficult to open,requires two people ? suspect fault with handle/cable adjustment ?
Nearside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet difficult to open,requires two people ? suspect fault with handle/cable adjustment ?
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
recommend handbrake free travel adjusted.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
recommend handbrake free travel adjusted.
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DN53 NXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DN53 NXF, 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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DN53 NXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2003.
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