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DA52 VTG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 121,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,611 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2014 111,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,005 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes in a rusty condition

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,642 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 78,642 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

205/50/16v

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,398 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 46,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,538 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,271 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 VTG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

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

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