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DF52 EUC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,716 mi
Last recorded136,716 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 136,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 120,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 112,425 miles

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

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

front bonnet impact damage

Pass 7 May 2010 97,740 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tail box cover slightly deteriated

Fail 7 May 2010 97,740 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tail box cover slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,418 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,204 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2007 69,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2006 62,791 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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DF52 EUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF52 EUC, 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 DF52 EUC registered?

DF52 EUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DF52 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 EUC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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