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DS52 JNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,614 mi
Last recorded99,614 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 94,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,894 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,666 miles

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,394 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,151 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 70,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 53,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 44,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,781 miles

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

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 JNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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