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DV52 MKG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,866 miles

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,866 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear of the engine ()

rear offside tyre perishing and cracking slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2016 89,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear of the engine ()

rear offside tyre perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2015
Fail 7 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014
Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,220 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 78,220 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 72,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,411 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,732 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 26,676 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 26,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,757 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 MKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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