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DV52 SVS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,097 mi
Last recorded126,097 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 SVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,097 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 115,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,568 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 105,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to vehicle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside number plate bulb is dim

under trays fitted and sill covers fitted.

wiper parking fault present

Fail 13 Feb 2016 105,924 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to vehicle.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside number plate bulb is dim

under trays fitted and sill covers fitted.

wiper parking fault present

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,602 miles

metal brake pipe's at rear corroded

offside headlamp beam dull

Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipe's at rear corroded

offside headlamp beam dull

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,312 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,821 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,873 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 74,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,894 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,423 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 54,423 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,846 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 SVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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