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DV52 MHY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 MHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 136,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (poor condition and faded) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fender (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexy pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 136,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no clear image visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and bulged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (poor condition and faded) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fender (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexy pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 136,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust box slightly corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 125,438 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

Coil spring corroded NSF and NSR springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 125,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Centre exhaust system corroded

Coil spring corroded NSF and NSR springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,950 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished in the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 121,950 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NS and OS lens are frosted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished in the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,556 miles

EML lit on dashboard

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,556 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NS and OS lens are frosted (1.8.A.1b)

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

EML lit on dashboard

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,883 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 115,852 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 110,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 105,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,108 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,108 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,515 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,786 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,102 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,668 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 48,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,804 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)

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 MHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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