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DS52 JSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,740 mi
Last recorded142,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 JSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 142,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2017 142,740 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 128,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,402 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 88,402 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,062 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 80,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,590 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 62,586 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cannot check sill plastic cover

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,973 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,845 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 JSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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