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DV52 WAE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,894 mi
Last recorded79,894 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 WAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,894 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 79,894 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,398 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,007 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 62,112 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,112 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 47,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,100 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 40,100 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 85,688 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 85,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WAE, 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 WAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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