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DS52 JUA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,443 mi
Last recorded100,443 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 100,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s door mirror tempery repair.exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2012 100,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s door mirror tempery repair.exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2011 86,497 miles

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

all front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

all front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2010 78,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2010 78,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,797 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f tyres heavily worn on the edges

Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,423 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 55,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 54,918 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 44,420 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 44,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,642 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly(inner)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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 JUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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