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DV52 YBJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 YBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 99,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to fuel filler neck (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in greese

front registration plate deteriorated

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

front tyres getting low

fuel filler neck slightly loose

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to see outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,988 miles

CO emissions only just met maximum limit

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 83,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and very worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres cracked slightly

CO emissions only just met maximum limit

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded at rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,128 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,951 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,918 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,972 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,138 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both number plates becoming discoloured

nearside front tyre showing cracking to tread pattern

offside front tyre showing slight cracking to tread pattern

offside rear lamp lense chipped

Pass 31 Jan 2009 52,840 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside rear tyre wall and tread starting to crack.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 52,840 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside rear tyre wall and tread starting to crack.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,057 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 46,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 30,550 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 YBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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