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DV52 YDK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,535 mi
Last recorded153,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 YDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 153,535 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 153,535 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 138,417 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 138,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 117,271 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 117,258 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,605 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 92,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,922 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 45,913 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,423 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,128 miles

Back box corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight oil leak around rack and gearbox

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,448 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 13,294 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 YDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YDK, 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 YDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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