MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to fuel pipes
engine cover fitted
minor blow from the exhaust system
n/s/f wiper is smearing
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
coolant and oil residue on the engine
corrosion to exhaust
noise from the engine when being revved
play in o/s/f top suspension mount
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
coolant and oil residue on the engine
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to fuel pipes
engine cover fitted
minor blow from the exhaust system
n/s/f wiper is smearing
noise from the engine when being revved
play in o/s/f top suspension mount
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle wet at time of test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle wet at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear shock absorber damp
nearside wing mirror glass loose
offside front tyre worn out on inner edge
offside front wiper smearing
play in nearside front top strut mount
play in offside front top strut mount
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear shock absorber damp
nearside wing mirror glass loose
offside front tyre worn out on inner edge
offside front wiper smearing
play in nearside front top strut mount
play in offside front top strut mount
advise condition of offside front wing mirror housing
advise dampness to power steering rack
advise nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge
advise nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm
advise offside front head light lens faded and pattern weak
advise offside front wiper split
advise offside rear tyre on 2mm
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre sections of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
advise condition of offside front wing mirror housing
advise dampness to power steering rack
advise nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge
advise nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm
advise offside front head light lens faded and pattern weak
advise offside front wiper split
advise offside rear tyre on 2mm
advise condition of the off side head lamp
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both rear tyres cracking
rear number plate has slight damage
advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
advise offside rear tyre on 3mm
advise play to offside front antiroll bar link
advise to nearside front brake pipe corroded
strong advise to security of rear exhaust heat sheild
Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
advise offside rear tyre on 3mm
advise play to offside front antiroll bar link
advise to nearside front brake pipe corroded
strong advise to security of rear exhaust heat sheild
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS52 JFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DS52 JFK, 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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DS52 JFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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