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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
emissions smokey and smell of diesel under bonnet, unable to see under engine due to undertray
general corrosion to rear chassis legs, rear axle, rear brake backplates
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
emissions smokey and smell of diesel under bonnet, unable to see under engine due to undertray
general corrosion to rear chassis legs, rear axle, rear brake backplates
Offside Rear axle mounting bracket badly corroded
both rear brake back plates corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
emissions very smokey
rear axle corroded and o/s mounting bush worn
wiper blades poor
Emissions unable to be completed due to excess smoke when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear axle mounting bracket badly corroded
both rear brake back plates corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
rear axle corroded and o/s mounting bush worn
wiper blades poor
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box WILL NEED REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside wheel arches corroded no sharp edges at this time
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding or parking brake tight spots (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box WILL NEED REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside wheel arches corroded no sharp edges at this time
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement border line needs repair d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlamp pattern poor
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges at this time
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect border line (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil border line (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front head lamp pattern poor
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
parking brake poor 16%
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect border line (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil border line (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front head lamp pattern poor
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
parking brake poor 16%
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front headlamp pattern poor
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
eml light is on
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front headlamp pattern poor
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
eml light is on
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust flange corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear seats folded down--belts not checked
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear seats folded down--belts not checked
Diesel smoke emissions close to limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DY03 DHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 DY03 DHA, 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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DY03 DHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2003.
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