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DV52 SWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

309,587 mi
Last recorded309,587 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 309,587 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 297,775 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 289,611 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 289,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

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

Rear back box exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 275,276 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 262,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 243,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 222,566 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 199,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 199,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 175,993 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 175,993 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 155,177 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 135,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2010 135,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 119,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,076 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 SWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SWZ, 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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What year was DV52 SWZ registered?

DV52 SWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is DV52 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 SWZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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