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DA52 VSU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,160 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,042 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 88,042 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 78,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 72,684 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 72,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 65,346 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,588 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,396 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,011 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 VSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

DA52 VSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is DA52 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 VSU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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