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DV52 OOH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,494 mi
Last recorded130,494 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,494 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 130,494 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 130,405 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 130,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 114,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 107,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 107,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 100,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 100,888 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,469 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 90,354 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 82,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,590 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV52 OOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OOH, 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 OOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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