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174,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of brake disc poor surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Stop lamp not working No Brake Lights (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking
Rear wiper blade split
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking
Rear wiper blade split
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
rear silencer outer skin corroded
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear silencer corroded
both front tyres worn inner edges
nearside rear tyre perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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DY53 PAO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DY53 PAO, 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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DY53 PAO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is DY53 PAO safe to buy?
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