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DV52 MMK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,945 mi
Last recorded144,945 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 144,945 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 144,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,899 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 130,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,015 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 80,452 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seats folded down at time of test. Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,452 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test. Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,163 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

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

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,468 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,413 miles

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,901 miles

(2) Centre and rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded slightly.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 70,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Centre and rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded slightly.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,339 miles

(2) Rear service brake imbalance close to limit.

(3) Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,940 miles

(6) Centre and rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,292 miles

(7) Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,144 miles

(8)Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

(9)Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

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 MMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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