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DA52 HUP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,521 mi
Last recorded95,521 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,487 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre's cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,626 miles

corrosion evident areas braking system

deterioration exhaust back box

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident areas braking system

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,243 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,894 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 13,065 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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DA52 HUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 HUP, 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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DA52 HUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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