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DA52 VRL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,814 mi
Last recorded142,814 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

radiator has a slight leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 142,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

radiator has a slight leak

top heater matrix pipe under bonnet excessively leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,751 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 127,748 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 110,225 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,225 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,719 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 93,719 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 78,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,170 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 61,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,344 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

wear too front discs...o/s/f tyre close too limits

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,002 miles

front pads low...front tyres close too limits...corrosion rear box

Fail 26 Jun 2007 11,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion too rear box

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,588 miles

corrosion too rear box

Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,797 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 VRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VRL, 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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DA52 VRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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