MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamp discoloured causing very poor aim pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded pipe fail during brake test (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexi both side corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipes and ferrels corroded all round
Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
brake pipe corroded
front brake hoses corrosion
mid exhaust rudders missing
n/s+o/s rollbar links play/noise,rack seepage
staring fault/immobiliser light on,n/s wiper split,h/lamps poor pattern
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear tyres worn/edges bald
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded,fronts+n/s/r poor,o/s foot/handbrakes poor effort
front brake hoses corrosion
mid exhaust rubbers missing
n/s+o/s rollbar links play/noise,rack seepage
starting fault/immobiliser light on,n/s wiper split,h/lamps poor pattern
refer also prior fail/advise 965419662260
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded,o/s/r+o/s/f borderline
exhaust corroded
h/lamps poor pattern
o/s/f rollbar link play
o/s/r tyre perished+worn/distorted tread,fronts edges wear
rack seepage
screen damage
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded,o/s/r+o/s/f borderline
exhaust corroded
front/rear brake imbalance
h/lamps poor pattern
o/s/f rollbar link play
o/s/r tyre perished+worn/distorted tread,fronts edges wear
rack seepage
screen damage
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
brake pipes corrosion,o/s/f poor
front brakes imbalanced,handbrake travel,n/s handbrake poor effort
h/lamps poor pattern
rear tyres tread distorting
screen damage
wheels poor clearance om lock
n/s handbrake poor effort,front brake imbalance,refer also prior fail/advise 561452879254
oil present subframe area,unable to properly assess some items/areas
steering poor clearance on lock
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
brake pipes corrosion
exhaust corroded
h/lamps poor pattern
oil seepage n/s rack
rear brake imbalnce
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear tyres worn,o/s/r tread perished/distorting
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
brake pipes corrosion
exhaust corroded
h/lamps poor pattern
oil seepage n/s rack
rear brake imbalnce
rear tyres worn,o/s/r tread perished/distorting
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres perrished.
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall.
o/s door mirror glass damaged.
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DY03 RZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 RZU, 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 RZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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