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DA52 UNZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,284 mi
Last recorded164,284 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 164,284 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 164,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 158,253 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 158,253 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,359 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 146,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 134,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 121,220 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 121,056 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 100,371 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 100,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,025 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 84,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 73,278 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 73,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,389 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,072 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 UNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

DA52 UNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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