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DV52 OTY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,043 mi
Last recorded119,043 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,043 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,836 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested because of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,999 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/a & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,222 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

tyres perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,637 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

tyres perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,282 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,775 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,529 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 66,294 miles

Both headlight patterns very faint

Both silencers corroding

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Foot brake and hand brake performance just enough to pass

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in NSF anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,294 miles

Both headlight patterns very faint

Both silencers corroding

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Foot brake and hand brake performance just enough to pass

Play in NSF anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,626 miles

Both front struts have play in top mounts

Fail 12 Jan 2011 58,626 miles

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

Both front struts have play in top mounts

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,058 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,873 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 43,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,196 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 OTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OTY, 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 OTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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