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DV52 XET

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 118,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight dampness around Steering rack,Brake pipes starting to rust,Front shocker starting to weaken on damping efect,N/S/F Tyre on 2mm 205/50/16.Small amount of play in both anti-roll bar links.Slight damage to O/S/R wheel arch.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 100,620 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2009 80,660 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s and n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected in cab

Fail 11 Jul 2009 80,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s and n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected in cab

Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,424 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 XET is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XET, 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 XET is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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