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AV52 DCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 84,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,984 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 79,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,433 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,433 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,924 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,363 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,592 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 22,454 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AV52 DCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV52 DCO, 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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What year was AV52 DCO registered?

AV52 DCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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