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DV52 OHX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,866 mi
Last recorded102,866 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 102,866 miles

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

em light shown on dash

Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

em light shown on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,830 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,714 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 82,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 70,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,929 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 55,927 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,586 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/side front sill trim-lose.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,863 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 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

DV52 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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