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DS52 JCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 JCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 78,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,387 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 75,387 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,854 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,644 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,573 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 34,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,992 miles

damage to f/n/s of vehicle

f/n/s tyre inner & outer edges wearing thin

Fail 25 Jan 2012 26,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

damage to f/n/s of vehicle

f/n/s tyre inner & outer edges wearing thin

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,715 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,967 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER GETTING THIN IN PLACES

Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,995 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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DS52 JCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DS52 JCO, 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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DS52 JCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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