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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint where back box join centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensator to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensator to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S Front + Rear ( ALL) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
handbrake travel
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise hand brake reading a little low
advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test
advise wheel alignment is carried out when new tyres are fitted
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)
advise hand brake reading a little low
advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test
advise wheel alignment is carried out when new tyres are fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise on washer jet direction advise on wiper condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DY03 RUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 RUV, 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 RUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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