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DV52 XFE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,075 mi
Last recorded149,075 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 149,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and both fronts (behind wheels) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all discs are corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 149,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and both fronts (behind wheels) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all discs are corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,969 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 137,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 137,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,478 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 130,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 121,797 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 121,797 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cover missing for cam belt

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,729 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 93,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,231 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 81,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,616 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 56,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 XFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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