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DV52 YEL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,112 mi
Last recorded119,112 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 YEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,112 miles

Bonnet cable handle missing

Service light on

Pass 12 May 2017 115,971 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 110,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,538 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 103,538 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 99,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 94,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,080 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 85,526 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 85,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 62,879 miles

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

the outer wall on the offside front tyre is slightly damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2008 62,873 miles

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

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

the outer wall on the offside front tyre is slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,844 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,883 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 YEL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

DV52 YEL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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