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DV52 YCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,735 mi
Last recorded69,735 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 YCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,735 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

Headlamps deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,694 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 65,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,658 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 60,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,444 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 54,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,263 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,246 miles

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

nearside front outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,805 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 28,805 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,749 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 YCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YCX, 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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What year was DV52 YCX registered?

DV52 YCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is DV52 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 YCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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