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DA52 WSX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

110,669 mi
Last recorded110,669 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 110,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 110,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 107,980 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 107,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 105,219 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 105,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,810 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 98,810 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,046 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,923 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,720 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 89,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,041 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

windscreen washers weak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,041 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

windscreen washers weak

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,135 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,799 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,539 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,819 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 51,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,335 miles

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 2 May 2008 33,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,769 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 28,769 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,350 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 WSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

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

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