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DV52 MHM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,576 mi
Last recorded110,576 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 MHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,576 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,263 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

brake pipes at brake load valve showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2013 96,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

brake pipes at brake load valve showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2013 89,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakediscs worn

offside wiperblade worn

parking permit wrongly positioned in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakediscs worn

offside wiperblade worn

parking permit wrongly positioned in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,461 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jan 2011 76,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 69,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,768 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,960 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,703 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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DV52 MHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV52 MHM, 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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DV52 MHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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