MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
o/s rear tyre has a nail and cracks in the tread
wipers do not work correctly on intermittent and park any where
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi also broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
o/s rear tyre has a nail and cracks in the tread
wipers do not work correctly on intermittent and park any where
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
metal brake pipes corroded in various places
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
metal brake pipes corroded in various places
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear coil springs corroded
brake pipes corroded in various places
steering rack slight leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear coil springs corroded
brake pipes corroded in various places
steering rack slight leak
slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in various places
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (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)
slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in various places
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight leak from n/s power steering gaiter.steel brake pipes slightly corroded in various places.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight leak from n/s power steering gaiter.steel brake pipes slightly corroded in various places.
rear exhaust silencer corroding
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s mirror slight chip in corner not obscuring view
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DS03 JUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 DS03 JUJ, 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 JUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2003.
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