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DA52 TVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,648 mi
Last recorded131,648 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 TVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 131,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust connection slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 131,648 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust connection slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2020 129,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust connection to rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 126,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 122,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 118,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 114,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 111,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 109,611 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 101,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 92,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 81,257 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 81,257 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 73,223 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,276 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 TVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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