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DE52 YMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,319 mi
Last recorded155,319 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 145,729 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 136,134 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 126,755 miles

osf nsf tyres wearing badly on inner and outer edges, plastic sill covers fitted to os ns outer sills, osf nsf headlamp leses opaque and beam image is just acceptable.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,940 miles

osf nsf head lamp beam image only just acceptable,osr nsr coil springs corroded. front brake pads wearing thin osf coil spring corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,560 miles

os ns head lamp beam image just acceptable,front brake pads approx 75% worn, osf shock and nsr shock has a light misting of oil,osf coil spring badly corroded

osr nsr coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,858 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic cover sills fitted to os ns outer sills preventing full inspection of os ns outer sills

slight play detected at steering wheel rim,brake pedal anti slip device wearing thin.nsr tyre wearing unevenly, slight damage to nsr wheel rim bead seating area

Pass 6 Apr 2010

plastic cover sills fitted to os ns outer sills preventing full inspection of os ns outer sills

slight play detected at steering wheel rim,brake pedal anti slip device wearing thin.nsr tyre wearing unevenly, slight damage to nsr wheel rim bead seating area

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,173 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r light unit cracked

strong advice n/s/f tyre outer wall split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,364 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 10,788 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 YMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 YMV registered?

DE52 YMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is DE52 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 YMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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