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DS52 JHZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,326 mi
Last recorded117,326 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,326 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 112,772 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both wiper blades starting to split

condition of o/s door mirror

Pass 2 Dec 2017 107,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear MAIN, Borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front, Borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre section and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Residue on and around nearside front steering rack gaiter

Weather cracks to offside rear tyre, central tread band

Pass 3 Dec 2016 103,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front, beam image projection distorted, Borderline (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Borderline (2.7.3)

Weather cracks to offside rear tyre, central tread

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,139 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,155 miles

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)

management light on

oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

management light on

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,255 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,527 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,937 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 JHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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