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DS52 JVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,902 mi
Last recorded93,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,902 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

o/s Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slight deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,784 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake efficiency just met legal requirements

Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle & back deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,654 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,281 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 78,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,602 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,099 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded through and silencer splitting slightly.

Pass 3 May 2006 42,452 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 42,452 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,130 miles

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

exhast rear box outer cover corroded

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 JVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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