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DS52 JFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,094 mi
Last recorded46,094 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 JFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 46,094 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer rusty

Fail 27 Dec 2018 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2017 39,389 miles

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

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

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,699 miles

2x rear tyres cracking in tread and side walls

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

Nearside Front steering gaiter has misting of oil

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Offside Front steering gaiter has misting of oil

no oil showing on dip stick, 2 litre oil top up was required to continue mot test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,859 miles

nearside steering rack boot damp

offside and nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside steering rack boot damp

offside and nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,945 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,982 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,627 miles

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

Vehicle tyres are dated 2002 and are starting to perish and split in places.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside tyre cracked and 1 nail

offside front craked and 1 nail

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 4 Jun 2010 25,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,039 miles

slight play in front top shocker bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,650 miles

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)

off side front wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,743 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 JFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JFJ, 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 DS52 JFJ registered?

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

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