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DS52 JVR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,892 mi
Last recorded147,892 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 147,892 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid dirty

Fail 19 Oct 2018

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 137,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres have slight damage to the outer side wall

Fail 18 Oct 2017 137,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres have slight damage to the outer side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2016 126,860 miles

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 126,860 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 126,620 miles

Both front brake discs have a slight lip

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Power steering rack weeping

Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,275 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 126,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 120,793 miles

both front shock absorbers have negligible damping effect

Fail 28 Oct 2013 120,793 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have negligible damping effect

Pass 29 Oct 2012 112,428 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 112,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 101,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,992 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 89,877 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,972 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,846 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 48,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both front tyres worn smooth on edge of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,189 miles

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)

both front tyres worn smooth on edge of tread

Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,806 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 JVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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