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DA52 XKH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,003 mi
Last recorded104,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,001 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X over pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 101,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X over pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2017 84,605 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,070 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,144 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 71,999 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,382 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,509 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,480 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,937 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 XKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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