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DG52 ZFU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,114 mi
Last recorded66,114 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ZFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 66,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 55,487 miles

Front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mounting ()

Fail 6 May 2020 55,487 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mounting ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,401 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,298 miles

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

wheel alingment needs checking

Fail 15 Feb 2018 41,298 miles

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

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

wheel alingment needs checking

Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,083 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 24 Feb 2016 40,826 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 18 Feb 2015 40,532 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,064 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,062 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,384 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 36,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,432 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,610 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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DG52 ZFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG52 ZFU, 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 DG52 ZFU registered?

DG52 ZFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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