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DE52 WJK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 92,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 23 Nov 2023 88,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 86,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front needs attention (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 82,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side front split also ball joint has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front needs attention (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to regulator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise renewal of rear number plate

rear exhaust silencer box poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise renewal of rear number plate

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,890 miles

advise renewal of rear number plate

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise renewal of rear number plate

Fail 24 Jan 2014 55,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise renewal of rear number plate

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise renewal of rear number plate

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

n/s headlight image poor

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,308 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

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

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)

Oil leak

adsvise renewal of rear number plate

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,525 miles

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

advise renewal of rear number plate

Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,056 miles

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

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)

advise renewal of rear number plate

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,033 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,357 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,584 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 8,588 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DE52 WJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DE52 WJK, 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 DE52 WJK registered?

DE52 WJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 January 2003.

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