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DV52 RFX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,970 mi
Last recorded82,970 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 RFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,970 miles

nearside of steering rack damp

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,055 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 70,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Fail 5 Dec 2013 69,971 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak around steering rack area

Pass 24 Nov 2012 66,402 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

WEAR TO N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

Fail 24 Nov 2012 66,402 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

WEAR TO N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

Pass 26 Nov 2011 62,825 miles

N/s wiper rubber split. Items dangling from interior mirror. Condensation in o/s headlamp. Outer walls of both rear tyres perished.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 58,813 miles

WEAR IN N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,728 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 54,696 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,293 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 49,040 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass and cover missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,781 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2005 40,257 miles

passenger side front tyre outer side wall poor

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 RFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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