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DV52 RBZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,513 mi
Last recorded45,513 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 RBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 45,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 45,508 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,499 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,205 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,145 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 44,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 44,951 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,853 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,680 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,518 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 43,404 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 42,210 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 40,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,862 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,200 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

body and wheels badly scratched

brake discs f+r corroded/pitted

corrosion on brake pipes

oil filter heavily corroded

oil leak

rear bumper cracked

rear n/plate in poor condition

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,124 miles

airbag light on

body and wheels scratched

corrosion on exhaust

service light on

Pass 14 Apr 2006 15,964 miles

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

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 RBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RBZ, 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 RBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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