MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre perished tyre also has a cut on the inside sidewall but not exposing cords or ply
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in windscreen (8.3.1a)
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Oil leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre perished tyre also has a cut on the inside sidewall but not exposing cords or ply
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in windscreen (8.3.1a)
engine management light illuminated
Engine management light on
N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake performance not tested system leaking (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Engine management light on
N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
front tyre's worn inner shoulders
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
front tyre's worn inner shoulders
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
front brake discs excessively pitted and scored
nearside wing mirror scuffed
scuffs to front bumper
slight engine oil leak
tow eye cover missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine light on
front brake discs excessively pitted and scored
nearside wing mirror scuffed
scuffs to front bumper
slight engine oil leak
tow eye cover missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DU53 NZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 DU53 NZG, 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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DU53 NZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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