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DV52 MOA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 83,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,935 miles

tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2015 77,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,136 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,901 miles

near side rear exhaaust mounting broken

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2012 58,861 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear exhaaust mounting broken

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,201 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2010 46,478 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water level low (toped up )

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,478 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water level low (toped up )

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,516 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,304 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 33,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,969 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 MOA 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 MOA, 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 MOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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