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DS52 JSV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,713 mi
Last recorded71,713 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,914 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,144 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer tread slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre outer tread slightly cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/front brake pipe greased

N/s/rear lamp unit broken

O/s/front brake pipe greased

Fail 28 Jun 2012 46,793 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/front brake pipe greased

N/s/rear lamp unit broken

O/s/front brake pipe greased

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,358 miles

Engine management lamp is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are perished slightly due to age, MY2002

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side front tyre outter side wall slight damage

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,156 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,582 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 JSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

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

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