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DA52 XJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,998 mi
Last recorded107,998 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 XJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 107,998 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,970 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 85,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,075 miles

centre exhaust flange getting weak

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2010 67,075 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust flange getting weak

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,935 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 56,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,482 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corrrodded outer skin OK at present

Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,276 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,841 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 XJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA52 XJU registered?

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

Is DA52 XJU safe to buy?

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