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DE52 WPV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,421 mi
Last recorded56,421 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 WPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,421 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 56,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,250 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wiper rubbers starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,109 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 46,108 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,159 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall and nearside rear tyre has a screw in it's tread

Fail 31 Jan 2013 36,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,440 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,005 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,200 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 8,856 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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DE52 WPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

DE52 WPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is DE52 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 WPV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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