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DV52 OOE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,128 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil level low

Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil level low

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,050 miles

Nearside front arch liner loose

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil level low 1 liter added to minimum for test

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,050 miles

Nearside front arch liner loose

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil level low 1 liter added to minimum for test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 63,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,947 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 55,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,784 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 OOE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 OOE, 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 OOE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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