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DV52 YEE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,180 mi
Last recorded174,180 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 174,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge only 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 160,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 147,994 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 147,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 133,963 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 133,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,265 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 120,264 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 103,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 103,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,260 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

inner edges stepped on rear tyres

very slight play in both rack arms/rack

Fail 22 Dec 2009 82,260 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

inner edges stepped on rear tyres

very slight play in both rack arms/rack

washers were inop but working now. poss frozen/filter blocked?

Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres inner edges stepped

exhaust back box metal mountings corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,973 miles

both rear tyres inner edges stepped

exhaust back box metal mountings corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,392 miles

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre inner edge stepping

Fail 16 Jan 2008 56,392 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

inner faces of front discs starting to wear/corrode

nearside rear tyre inner edge stepping

offside rack boot, inner clip slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,878 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 YEE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 YEE, 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 YEE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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