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DN52 FVF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,247 mi
Last recorded98,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 FVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 98,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside inner sills and nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close edges offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,318 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 96,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 88,477 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside & Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 86,660 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 86,628 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function front shock absorbers has no or very little dampening effect (both) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake pad wearing thin (outer) (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 82,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic under tray insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2019 82,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic under tray insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,350 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,337 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,251 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 73,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 66,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,064 miles

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,064 miles

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,023 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 50,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,464 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,704 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 43,704 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,968 miles

nsr tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,291 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,154 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2006 17,915 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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DN52 FVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FVF, 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 FVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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