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DS52 JRX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,409 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML on

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 121,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

EML on

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 110,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,913 miles

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2011 797,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 79,470 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

no coolant in engine

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,285 miles

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

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Fail 7 Oct 2010 70,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,874 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

dampness on steering rack

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,048 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 48,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,934 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 JRX 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 64.7%.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

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

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