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DA52 TVN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,448 mi
Last recorded117,448 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,451 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

service light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,516 miles

nearside front headlamp dipped beam aim - just on lower tolerance band limit - unable to adjust advise repair or replacement

Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,030 miles

front windscreen washers becoming weak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 55,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 39,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,307 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 TVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

DA52 TVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is DA52 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 TVN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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