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DS52 JMX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,119 mi
Last recorded141,119 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 141,119 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 136,017 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,258 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 133,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2015 124,047 miles

Front headlights misti

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,860 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front wipers worn

rear exhaused corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,886 miles

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

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

exhaust system has corrosion, but no leaks of gases

Fail 31 Aug 2013 107,886 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system has corrosion, but no leaks of gases

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,373 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre outer wall crackrd

rear exhaused corrodede

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,534 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,022 miles

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

front end repaired.

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 JMX 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 82.4%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

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

Is DS52 JMX safe to buy?

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