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DS52 JVM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,615 mi
Last recorded75,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 75,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 74,203 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 72,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe pedastel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe pedastel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,519 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam images faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhuast box in poor condition

engine cooling fan top fixings missing

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,321 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both h/lamps beam pattern feint

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,291 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,811 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,162 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s headlamp image deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s headlamp image deteriorating

sill covers fitted

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,991 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2013 44,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake pipes corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,835 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,788 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,409 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,750 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,214 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,797 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 JVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

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

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