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DS52 JJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,611 mi
Last recorded68,611 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 68,611 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,010 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,795 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,303 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,303 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,888 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,157 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded/incomplete

front discs lipped/worn pads approx 60-70% worn

slight corrosion across brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,100 miles

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

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

condition of rear exhaust box outer skin

plastic sill covers fitted

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,388 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

front discs lipped/worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,001 miles

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

slight lip/worn front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,991 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,412 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,796 miles

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

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,000 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 JJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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