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100,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, also brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Both NS and OF headlight lenses fogged, recommend polish or replace
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Both front headlight lenses fogged
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front engine mount slightly worn
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front headlight lenses fogged
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front engine mount slightly worn
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both headlight lenses slightly fogged
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear axle bushes worn
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened nearside front to rear (3.6.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DV53 TJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TJZ, 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 TJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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