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DA52 UBX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 86,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,926 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 72,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,444 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 60,444 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

back brakes nosiy

Pass 22 Jan 2011 56,648 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 52,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 52,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

rear brakes squelling

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,752 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on back box of exhaust

nail in o/s/r tyre x2

Fail 16 Jan 2009 48,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on back box of exhaust

nail in o/s/r tyre x2

Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,914 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 26 Jan 2007 32,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,891 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,207 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 UBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

DA52 UBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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