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DA52 TWM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,943 mi
Last recorded134,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 TWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 134,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 134,943 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 132,703 miles

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated both

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 132,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated both

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by side of fuel tank and nearside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 124,339 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 124,339 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn heavily on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Advise nearside rear wheel slightly noisy on rotation

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 117,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 113,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 113,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,025 miles

Advise exhaust middle and rear sections are deteriorated and heavily corroded at joint to rear box

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,523 miles

exhaust back box outter case corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 91,081 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,817 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,456 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,510 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 17 Jan 2006 29,208 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DA52 TWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TWM, 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 TWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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