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DV52 YJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,474 mi
Last recorded105,474 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 YJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,474 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded & leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on brake pipe just acceptable (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,140 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 May 2014 75,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 67,659 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,176 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 52,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 4,661 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,421 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,781 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 14,238 miles

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

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 YJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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