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DA52 VSD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,446 miles

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

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

EML ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

EML ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,583 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,354 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 72,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,220 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,451 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,398 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 VSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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