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DS52 JFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,757 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

engine cover fitted

minor blow from the exhaust system

n/s/f wiper is smearing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant and oil residue on the engine

corrosion to exhaust

noise from the engine when being revved

play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 14 Jan 2019 121,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

coolant and oil residue on the engine

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

engine cover fitted

minor blow from the exhaust system

n/s/f wiper is smearing

noise from the engine when being revved

play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,055 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2018 117,051 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside wing mirror glass loose

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge

offside front wiper smearing

play in nearside front top strut mount

play in offside front top strut mount

Fail 24 Jan 2017 112,669 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside wing mirror glass loose

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge

offside front wiper smearing

play in nearside front top strut mount

play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,121 miles

advise condition of offside front wing mirror housing

advise dampness to power steering rack

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

advise offside front head light lens faded and pattern weak

advise offside front wiper split

advise offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,121 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre sections of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise condition of offside front wing mirror housing

advise dampness to power steering rack

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

advise offside front head light lens faded and pattern weak

advise offside front wiper split

advise offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,634 miles

advise condition of the off side head lamp

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracking

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,314 miles

advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm

advise play to offside front antiroll bar link

advise to nearside front brake pipe corroded

strong advise to security of rear exhaust heat sheild

Fail 10 Jan 2014 98,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm

advise play to offside front antiroll bar link

advise to nearside front brake pipe corroded

strong advise to security of rear exhaust heat sheild

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 92,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,868 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,112 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 61,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 51,181 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 51,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,247 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 35,519 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,519 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DS52 JFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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