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DA52 XYS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,334 mi
Last recorded141,334 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 XYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 141,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,195 miles

wiper works ok but some postions not working

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,143 miles

Centre rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 65,398 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,359 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 54,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,443 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,151 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 9 Apr 2009 30,245 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 30,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 3 Apr 2008 27,323 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,989 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,989 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,124 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,530 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall no cords exposed

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 XYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

DA52 XYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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