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Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed emits black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
rear chassis offside corroded
Emissions unable to be completed black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear chassis offside corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf seat belt slow to retract
osr tyre cracking on walls
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf seat belt slow to retract
osr tyre cracking on walls
wipers smearing
engine oil level on minimum
offside rear tyre cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil level on minimum
offside rear tyre cracked
both front tyres heavly cracked and nearside on legal tread limit of 1.6mm
offside frront top shocker bush slightly worn aloowing play not excessive
offside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres heavly cracked and nearside on legal tread limit of 1.6mm
offside frront top shocker bush slightly worn aloowing play not excessive
offside rear tyre cracking
both front tyres heavy cracking & worn on outer edges
brake pipes slightly pitted at rear
nearside rear tyre heavy cracking & going out of shape inner edge
offside rear tyres cracking inside tread on outer edge
nearside front tyre sidewall damage & cracking
nearside rear tyre heaviy cracking
offside front tyre cracking
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear lense damaged
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU03 XOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 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 XOA, 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 XOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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