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DE52 YLF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,627 mi
Last recorded111,627 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,239 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 99,072 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,358 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside headlight beams are slightly diffused

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,763 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 76,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 69,153 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 62,735 miles

all metal brake pipes are heavily greased

Fail 20 Jan 2012 62,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all metal brake pipes are heavily greased

Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,013 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,820 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,266 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 YLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

DE52 YLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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