MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All - round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back corroded have advised presenter (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round under vehicle age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All - round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back corroded have advised presenter (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round under vehicle age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))
General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear. (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pipes now covered in heavy under seal could not fully assess still seem corroded advised presenter
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pipes now covered in heavy under seal could not fully assess still seem corroded advised presenter
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipes now covered in heavy under seal could not fully assess still seem corroded advised presenter
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust sheild loose
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre and rear exhaust system corroded
rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing and exhaust slightly insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre and rear exhaust system corroded
rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing and exhaust slightly insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust deteriorated and corroded
front and rear subframes corroded
offside rear tyre nailed x 2
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery unit insecure
both centre brake pipes to brake load valve corroding
both sides front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated
offside front tyre getting low on tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery unit insecure
both centre brake pipes to brake load valve corroding
both sides front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated
offside front tyre getting low on tread
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs worn
nearside front coil spring corroded
nearside front wiper blade slightly split
rear exhaust mounting area corroded slightly
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs worn
nearside front coil spring corroded
nearside front wiper blade slightly split
rear exhaust mounting area corroded slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DS03 BLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 DS03 BLJ, 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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DS03 BLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.
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