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DV52 OPH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,743 mi
Last recorded170,743 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 170,743 miles

front subframe bushes worn

Fail 1 Aug 2016 170,743 miles

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

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

front subframe bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 159,265 miles

FRONT EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 5 Aug 2015 159,265 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

FRONT EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

NSR BRAKE PIPE CORROADED

REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Pass 5 Aug 2014 147,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 138,673 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber missing exhaust system still surported

both rear tyres slightly perished

compensator becoming stiff

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 138,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

1x rear exhaust rubber missing exhaust system still surported

all four tyres slightly perished

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

compensator becoming stiff

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front brake pads wearing thin

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil level on minimum and requires attention soon

Pass 23 Aug 2012 130,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 124,550 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 124,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 114,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,406 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 89,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,467 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,099 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to min limits

front discs lipped

rear silencer corroded

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 OPH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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