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DA52 ORP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ORP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 94,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 94,048 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust emissions not tested as exhaust snapped before rear box

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,604 miles

rear shocks corroded and shrowds adrift

wipers smearing-slight play front strut top mounts-front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,604 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

wipers smearing-slight play front strut top mounts-front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,309 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,840 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,840 miles

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

Nearside wiper torn

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,889 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn

nearside wiper blade split on edges

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

stone chip in windscreen passenger side

Fail 17 Jan 2015 76,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn

nearside wiper blade split on edges

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

stone chip in windscreen passenger side

Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,509 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 72,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wipers smearing-wear to front discs-n/s rear wheel bearing-tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2013 66,537 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,629 miles

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust system

front exhaust flexi split(exhaust not blowing)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,131 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,721 miles

advise dampness on steering rack

advise exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,755 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,755 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,828 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 31,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ORP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORP, 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 ORP registered?

DA52 ORP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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