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DV52 YFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 117,349 miles

advise os head lamp slightly low

Fail 22 Nov 2016 117,349 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

advise os head lamp slightly low

Fail 13 Oct 2014 113,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,989 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 48,073 miles

Uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,235 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 YFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

DV52 YFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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