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DA52 ORU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,308 mi
Last recorded129,308 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ORU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 129,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 127,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre /frontpipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 127,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre /frontpipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 125,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 125,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 121,603 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 121,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 118,734 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 114,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 114,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 102,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,811 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

inner edges rear and o/s front tyres

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,235 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 82,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front wipers slightly deteriorated

Rear brakes showed 23% imbalance

Pass 3 Jan 2009 72,909 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 72,866 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 61,739 miles

osf tyre worn

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,817 miles

all tyres are worn close to limit

Fail 3 Jan 2006 38,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres are worn close to limit

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 ORU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

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

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