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DS52 JVE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,779 mi
Last recorded92,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre cracked on tread

Fail 8 Jul 2014 92,779 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,480 miles

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

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2013 85,480 miles

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)

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

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

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,487 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on the inside

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,487 miles

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

both front tyres becoming worn on the inside

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,629 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 71,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,213 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,146 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,146 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 50,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,648 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 JVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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