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DV52 OHD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,985 mi
Last recorded115,985 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 115,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,474 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 114,474 miles

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

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,946 miles

damage to offside front of vehicle

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front top strut play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 14 Apr 2014 100,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

damage to offside front of vehicle

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front top strut play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,191 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 86,191 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 63,056 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 62,916 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,711 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 OHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OHD, 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 OHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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