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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear springs corroded
corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe to hose
nearside mirror glass missing
wipers wont self park
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear springs corroded
corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe to hose
nearside mirror glass missing
radiator insecure
wipers wont self park
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion offside rear wheel arch corroded
wipers deteriorated
wipers wont self park
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion offside rear wheel arch corroded
wipers deteriorated
wipers wont self park
exhaust flex joint deteriorated and slight blow
nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear box (7.1.1)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flex joint deteriorated and slight blow
heat shields insecure
nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
rear exhaust flange badly corroded
uneven wear both rear tyres
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine misfiring
rear exhaust flange badly corroded
uneven wear both rear tyres
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV52 RFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 DV52 RFN, 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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DV52 RFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2003.
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