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DV52 ODG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

184,487 mi
Last recorded184,487 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 184,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 178,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 178,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 168,841 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 159,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 139,832 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 139,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 129,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 126,433 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 121,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,973 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,669 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,602 miles

offside front mirror glass held in place by tape & glue / foam resin

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,242 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 41,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,646 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 ODG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ODG, 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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What year was DV52 ODG registered?

DV52 ODG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is DV52 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 ODG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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