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DA52 VPW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mtg bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mtg bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,945 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 79,133 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,977 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,158 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear reg plate deterioated

Fail 19 Feb 2015 76,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear reg plate deterioated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,919 miles

front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers

Fail 12 Feb 2014 72,919 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,137 miles

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

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

both rack boots damp

oil leaks

sill covers

Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,137 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rack boots damp

oil leaks

sill covers

Fail 2 Feb 2012 67,872 miles

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

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

Radiator leaking around seem

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,872 miles

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

Radiator leaking around seem

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,461 miles

Oil leak

backbox/middlebox joint corroded

n/s/r tyre worn

outer sill covers fitted

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

wheel caps fitted

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,248 miles

Both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,248 miles

Both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

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

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre wearing inner edge and starting to split

part worn tyres fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,182 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DA52 VPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

DA52 VPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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