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DS52 JMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,036 mi
Last recorded54,036 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,036 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,278 miles

petrol filter slightly rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 52,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box and pipe very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2019 51,556 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,213 miles

rear exhaust box and flanges very rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,456 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges very rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe unions leaking ,(in engine bay / chassis) (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear exhaust flanges very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,556 miles

nearside wiper blade small split

rear exhaust silencer box rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 46,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp lenses crazed and faded

nearside wiper blade small split

rear exhaust silencer box rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 44,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,978 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 41,966 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,643 miles

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

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

all tyres becoming perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,579 miles

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

rear brakes squeak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,555 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 19,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 16,460 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 JMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

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

Is DS52 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 JMU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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