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DV52 YCD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,424 mi
Last recorded104,424 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (near valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 104,424 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (near valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,961 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear centre seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear centre seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,983 miles

exhaust middle section starting to corrode and blowing slightly from front join

front to rear and o/s/r trailing arm brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust silencer has a slight blow and outer skin corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear/middle exhaust joining flange corroded

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

slight misting of oil around n/s of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 11 Aug 2014 87,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

exhaust middle section starting to corrode and blowing slightly from front join

front to rear and o/s/r trailing arm brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer has a slight blow and outer skin corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear/middle exhaust joining flange corroded

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

slight misting of oil around n/s of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,930 miles

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,979 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 73,808 miles

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

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

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

THE EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS WORN, CENTRE CLAMP BOLT IS MISSING, AND REAR EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,770 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER SIDE ARE CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE IS DAMP

O/S/R AND BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN UNEVEN

STEERING RACK IS WORN AND DAMP

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,402 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,092 miles

O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

THE EXHAUAST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

THE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI IS DAMAGED

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

THE EXHAUAST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

THE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI IS DAMAGED

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 27 May 2008 41,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,888 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,848 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 YCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YCD, 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 YCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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