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DV52 WBO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,424 mi
Last recorded179,424 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 179,424 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 179,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 174,118 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 169,731 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 169,731 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 169,731 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 164,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 164,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield loose

front lower gearbox mount deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2013 159,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 159,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 154,515 miles

o/s/front track rod end dust cover worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 147,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 146,957 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 133,319 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 133,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,163 miles

off side rear tyre close to limits.

rear exhaust tatty.

slight damage to near side rear lamp.

slight deterioration to front number plat.

slight play to near side front anti roll bar link bar.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 111,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre close to limits.

rear exhaust tatty.

slight damage to near side rear lamp.

slight deterioration to front number plat.

slight play to near side front anti roll bar link bar.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,770 miles

slight flat spot o/s/r tyre

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 WBO 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 57.9%.

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 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 WBO, 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 WBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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