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DF52 EFM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 189,294 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 189,232 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 163,532 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

no tools for spare wheel

spare tyre missing

Pass 20 Jun 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jun 2012 117,478 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 108,633 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 99,877 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,802 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle has plastic covering missing but not affecting the operation

Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,828 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 82,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2007 115,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 115,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 106,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,144 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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DF52 EFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF52 EFM, 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 DF52 EFM registered?

DF52 EFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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