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CA52 DUH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 DUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017
Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,299 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes by load v/v area x3 (3.6.B.2c)

over sills restricting full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2015 108,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan by end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes by load v/v area x3 (3.6.B.2c)

over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,467 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,843 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 64,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine stabaliser bush cracking

rear exhaust shield corroded

slight wheel bearing noise in nearside rear

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine stabaliser bush cracking

rear exhaust shield corroded

slight wheel bearing noise in nearside rear

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,509 miles

Back box outer casing badly corroded and rattling

Back box to middle pipe badly corroded (No leaks)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,049 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,948 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 15,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 10,186 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CA52 DUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 CA52 DUH, 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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CA52 DUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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