MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded
both front tyres close to legal limit
centre to rear brake pipes corroded - suggest attention soon
o/s/f road wheel slightly fouling against inner wheel arch covers
o/s/f shock absorber damp
oil around engine
slight damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall but not bulged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint dust cover also excessively damaged (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded
both front tyres close to legal limit
centre to rear brake pipes corroded - suggest attention soon
o/s/f road wheel slightly fouling against inner wheel arch covers
o/s/f shock absorber damp
oil around engine
slight damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall but not bulged
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides fronts (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides fronts (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pipes corroding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s headlight slightly insecure
oil leaks
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and beam image poor (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and beam image poor (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pipes corroding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroded
damage to front bumper
slight movement o/s/f top shocker mount
underside muddy
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brake pipes corroded in places.
damage to front bumper.
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on edges recommend replacement.
underside muddy.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
anti slip device slightly worn
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
anti slip device slightly worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear wiper perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper perished
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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DY03 EXS 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 54.5%.
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 EXS, 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 EXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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