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DA52 TZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,413 mi
Last recorded73,413 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 TZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,413 miles

centre & rear exhaust flanges badly corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/r lens cracked

play in steering rack & pinion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,137 miles

Front wipers split.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 69,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front wipers split.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 64,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,878 miles

radiator damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2010 59,878 miles

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

radiator damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,017 miles

offside rear light unit cracked

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,392 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)

engine oil low

rear silencer rusty

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 TZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

DA52 TZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is DA52 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 TZX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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