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DA52 TYH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,268 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,424 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 99,424 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,560 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,399 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,399 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2012 67,083 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,307 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 53,307 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,879 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,844 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,083 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 TYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

DA52 TYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DA52 TYH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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