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DS52 JJO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,492 miles

headlamp lenses tarnishing

slight pulsation on front brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,933 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)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2014 72,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,753 miles

head lamps tarnishing

metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust corroding

wiper blades splitting

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,500 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

rear silencer corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,500 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes corroding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,984 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2011 62,982 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,858 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,632 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 41,632 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,361 miles

power steering rack damp around gaitors advise

Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,542 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 JJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JJO, 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 JJO registered?

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

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