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DA52 FFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,666 mi
Last recorded53,666 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 FFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,666 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 48,575 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes are coated in grease

Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes are coated in grease

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,308 miles

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

n/s/f tyre at 2mm and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2014 45,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f tyre at 2mm and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,734 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,363 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,926 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 35,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,043 miles

n/s rack boot damp

Fail 23 Nov 2007 32,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rack boot damp

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 27,696 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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DA52 FFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA52 FFZ, 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 DA52 FFZ registered?

DA52 FFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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