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DA52 PHX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,178 mi
Last recorded192,178 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 PHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 192,178 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 192,178 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 177,547 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both front tyres wearing inside edges, close to the legal limit

Nearside front inner cv boot perishing

Nearside of front bumper partially insecure

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2011 137,715 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Centre and rear exhaust joints corroding

Nearside front bumper corner partially insecure

Play in offside front bottom ball joint

Signs of both rear tyres starting to wear edges

Slight damage to offside rear chassis rail

Fail 24 Oct 2011 137,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Both front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Centre and rear exhaust joints corroding

Front and rear number plate dirty

Nearside front bumper corner partially insecure

Play in offside front bottom ball joint

Signs of both rear tyres starting to wear edges

Slight damage to offside rear chassis rail

Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,937 miles

Centre exhaust to rear silencer joint corroding

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroding

both front sidelights slightly dim

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape & getting low inner edge

o/s/r outer brake pad getting low & showing signs of overheating / binding

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 21 Aug 2010 111,618 miles

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

Centre exhaust to rear silencer joint corroding

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroding

both front sidelights slightly dim

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape & getting low inner edge

o/s/r outer brake pad getting low & showing signs of overheating / binding

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 96,113 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 96,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,952 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 74,701 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,424 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,584 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 32,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 PHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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