MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlamps lenses deteriorated (frosted)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
radiator leaking
surface rust evident, underbody, brakes!, steering & suspension parts noted
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
radiator leaking
surface rust evident, underbody, brakes!, steering & suspension parts noted
both front headlights deteriorated
both front wipers split on ends
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
sill kits fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust rear box and center section joint corroded
Both rear springs - corroded
Off-side front strut, top mounting - slight play.
Rear exhaust weak.
Rear shock absorbers appear stiff!
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear shock absorbers appear stiff!
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX52 HMV 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 71.4%.
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 DX52 HMV, 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 DX52 HMV registered?
DX52 HMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 February 2003.
Is DX52 HMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX52 HMV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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