MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front sub frame rear mounting deteriated and have slight movement
o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded
o/s and n/s front shock absorber top mounting has slight lift
o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front sub frame rear mounting deteriated and have slight movement
o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded
o/s and n/s front shock absorber top mounting has slight lift
o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge and worn on outer
gearbox mounting deteriated
n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded
o/s and n/s front metal brake pipe corroded
o/s and n/s front shock absorber top mounting has slight moevemnt
brake pedal rubber wearing smooth
inspection light on
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
coolant leak
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
coolant leak
rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front headlights deteriorated
coolant level low
oil on bottom of gearbox
oil on bottom of gearbox
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front headlights deteriorated
coolant level low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DS03 PLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 DS03 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2003.
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