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DV52 OFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,984 mi
Last recorded118,984 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,667 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,573 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 105,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,008 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,725 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,922 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 64,922 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake balance close to max limit ( balance 22% max allowed 25% )

Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,660 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 30,660 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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 OFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV52 OFA registered?

DV52 OFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is DV52 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 OFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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