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DS52 JPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,942 mi
Last recorded108,942 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,942 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,224 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 100,222 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 92,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,850 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,161 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2014 87,155 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,936 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.headlamps fogged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,665 miles

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

rear exhaust rusted.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 70,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusted.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,491 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 62,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,297 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 30 Jan 2010 49,839 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 44,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,432 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,122 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 28,092 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nail in tyre

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 JPX 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 65%.

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

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