MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box incomplete and separated from pipe and front flex blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn/ split (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade edge missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section leaking slightly (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides cracking / perishing but no play (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borh headlamp lenses weathered (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
headlamp lenses slight deteriorated / some brake pipes surface corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
headlamp lenses slight deteriorated / some brake pipes surface corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight noise from rear bearings
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filter rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight wear in front discs
Travel in hand brake lever
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DV03 VMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.
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