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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested os ns (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced os ns fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os ns (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring fractured or broken OS NS REAR OS FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced os ns (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
OS REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS ON INNER WALL REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS REAR COMPARTMENT LOADED
os ns front tyres worn close to limit
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OS NS (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
OS REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS ON INNER WALL REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS REAR COMPARTMENT LOADED
os ns front tyres worn close to limit
Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective dirty/misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective dirty/misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f tyre very heavy inner/outer treads wear
o/s/f tyre very heavy inner/outer treads wear
o/s/r tyre very heavy outer treads wear
under trays fitted obscuring some componets under engine
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
temporary interior rear view mirror fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre size 195/60 HR 15
both front tyres 1.6 - 2mm
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DV03 VHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 DV03 VHC, 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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DV03 VHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.
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