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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR + N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has leaks on joints and flexi webbing loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
front chassis corroded next to sub frame mounting points
rear reg plate deteriated
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights deteriated (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has leaks on joints and flexi webbing loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
front chassis corroded next to sub frame mounting points
rear reg plate deteriated
Central exhaust starting to blow
Nearside Front subframe mount corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front subframe mount corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe leaking (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre close to limit
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre close to limit
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre misshapen on inner edge.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DV53 BNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DV53 BNN, 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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DV53 BNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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