MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- into hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides -- hazy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak engine --- dripping ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn border line --- needs attention (2.1.2c)
has body damage all round
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Front Oil leak dripping ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil border line ---- advise change both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear silencer + joint corroded
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing drivers side (5.2.2a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Front Oil leak dripping ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil border line ---- advise change both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear silencer + joint corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
mileage not displayed --- checked with torch
n/s mirror cover missing
oil leak
rear silencer and joint corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
mileage not displayed --- checked with torch
n/s mirror cover missing
oil leak
rear silencer and joint corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
milage not displayed -- checked with torch
n/s mirror cover missing
rear silencer corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
milage not displayed -- checked with torch
n/s mirror cover missing
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
milage not displayed
n/s mirror casing missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s door mirror casing missing
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s door mirror casing missing
oil leak
Oil leak
rear exhaust system rusty.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
rear exhaust system rusty.
Coolant leak
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY03 DXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 DXU, 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 DXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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