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DS52 JMO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,667 mi
Last recorded110,667 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside mirror glass broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights misting up

sills have covers

Fail 19 Mar 2020 110,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights misting up

sills have covers

Fail 19 Mar 2020 110,667 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside mirror glass broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights misting up

sills have covers

Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,779 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

headlight lenses faded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 106,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

headlight lenses faded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear shocker damp

headlight lenses faded

slight leak @ steering rack

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 14 Mar 2018 103,033 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear shocker damp

headlight lenses faded

slight leak @ steering rack

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,267 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,265 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,889 miles

outer sills not fully tested due to skirts

slight play in offside front rack end

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,593 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

oil residue on steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,593 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

oil residue on steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,594 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil residue around rack

slight p[lay in front top shocker mounts

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,408 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,121 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 75,121 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,238 miles

both front top shocker mounts slight lift

n/srear brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,332 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 57,570 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

slight play in o/s front steering rack

slight play in o/s front top shocker mount

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,570 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

slight play in o/s front steering rack

slight play in o/s front top shocker mount

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JMO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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