MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (4.4.3 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In tread Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (4.4.3 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In tread Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
o/s/n/s/head lights lenzes poor condition.o/s/tie bar slightly play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
o/s/n/s/head lights lenzes poor condition.o/s/tie bar slightly play
middle ehaust rubbers missing
nosie from cam belt area
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear silencer corroded
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY03 EHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 DY03 EHW, 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 EHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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