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DV52 MOF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 MOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,569 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,834 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,346 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses pitted and poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre walls perishing

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 110,346 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses pitted and poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear tyre walls perishing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

outer sill covers fitted

small split in offside wiper blade

Fail 21 Sep 2015 106,870 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to limiter (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

outer sill covers fitted

small split in offside wiper blade

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,145 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,585 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,382 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,342 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,447 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,447 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,926 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV52 MOF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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