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DE52 ZGD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,206 mi
Last recorded87,206 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,930 miles

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount when jacked up

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,357 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 83,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated but output not affected

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,479 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 80,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,694 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f shockers getting weak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,699 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,399 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,639 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 63,639 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,053 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,936 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,088 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,088 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,871 miles

windscreen has stonechip outside swept area

Pass 16 Dec 2006 32,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,459 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 ZGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZGD, 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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DE52 ZGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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