MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid-rear joint corroded and broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Outer lens deteriorated and light unit also insecure (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Outer lens deteriorated and light unit also insecure (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven Biased to offside (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall Heavy perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall Heavily perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn smooth
Front brake discs worn and pitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front coil spring corroded
Offside rear brake binding slightly when spun by hand
Oil leak
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s/r brake pipe corroding
rear exhaust deteriorated
Oil leak
eml on
exhaust system corroded
headlight in poor condition
steering rack has slight leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
eml on
exhaust system corroded
headlight in poor condition
steering rack has slight leak
Centre and rear exhaust corrosion
Oil leak
Centre and rear exhaust exhaust box corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Centre and rear exhaust exhaust box corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear and centre exhaust corrosion
Towing socket fog light not working
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DU03 UBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 DU03 UBL, 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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DU03 UBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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