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DA52 UCC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,023 mi
Last recorded75,023 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,023 miles

engine management light is on

ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

os front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

osf tyre valve is slightly perished

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Fail 2 Sep 2015 75,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light is on

ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

os front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

osf tyre valve is slightly perished

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,698 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,456 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,176 miles

engine managment lamp displayed

exhaust backbox corroded and joint

front no plate cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2012 49,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment lamp displayed

exhaust backbox corroded and joint

front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,396 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 UCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

DA52 UCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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