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DA52 WSN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,037 mi
Last recorded219,037 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 WSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 219,037 miles

axle bushes deteriorating

corrosion rear chassis

front brake discs worn and corroding

front strut tops

Fail 14 Jan 2020 219,034 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

axle bushes deteriorating

corrosion rear chassis

front brake discs worn and corroding

front strut tops

Pass 14 Dec 2018 206,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear chassis

front anti roll bushes worn

rear exhaust box corroded slight leak

Fail 11 Dec 2018 206,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear chassis

front anti roll bushes worn

rear exhaust box corroded slight leak

Pass 21 Dec 2017 199,069 miles

corrosion rear chassis

front brake discs and pads worn

front shock absorbers weeping

Fail 20 Dec 2017 199,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion rear chassis

front brake discs and pads worn

front shock absorbers weeping

Pass 27 Feb 2017 186,209 miles

offside front anti roll link worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre worn

slight weep on steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2017 186,195 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front anti roll link worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre worn

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2016 178,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

under tray slightly adrift

Fail 24 Feb 2016 178,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside inner and outerpipes offside inner and outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

under tray slightly adrift

Pass 9 Dec 2014 174,838 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 150,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,479 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 134,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 107,677 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 43,924 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 WSN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WSN, 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 WSN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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