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DN52 DZV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,322 mi
Last recorded133,322 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 DZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,322 miles

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

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

front flexi exhaust joint deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2014 133,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

front flexi exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both head lamp beam images fading

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 121,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both head lamp beam images fading

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 107,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both head lamps glazing over and patterns fading

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2012 107,426 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both head lamps glazing over and patterns fading

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

slight dampness around o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

slight dampness around o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber starting to smooth off

o/s outer sill trim slightly loose

Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 65,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,797 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 30,797 miles

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

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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DN52 DZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN52 DZV, 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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DN52 DZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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