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DS52 JDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,399 mi
Last recorded85,399 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 JDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 85,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,382 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 83,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,518 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and uneven wear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washers weak

Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 71,908 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 119,735 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 119,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake valve to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake valve to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,329 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,503 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,502 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,676 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,675 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,357 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 41,356 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,895 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,894 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,338 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 29,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,976 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 23,976 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,939 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 JDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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