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DV52 RFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 RFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear springs corroded

corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe to hose

nearside mirror glass missing

wipers wont self park

Fail 25 Apr 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear springs corroded

corrosion rear section offside rear brake pipe to hose

nearside mirror glass missing

radiator insecure

wipers wont self park

Pass 30 Apr 2018

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch corroded

wipers deteriorated

wipers wont self park

Fail 30 Apr 2018

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion offside rear wheel arch corroded

wipers deteriorated

wipers wont self park

Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,254 miles

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and slight blow

nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

Fail 4 Apr 2017 125,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear box (7.1.1)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flex joint deteriorated and slight blow

heat shields insecure

nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

Pass 15 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

uneven wear both rear tyres

Fail 11 Sep 2015

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine misfiring

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,995 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 98,994 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,718 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,966 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,648 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,842 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,222 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 RFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 RFN, 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 RFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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