2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DA52 TWE
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 124,305 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA52 TWE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2023
- 124,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA52 TWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (DA52 TWE) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength r”.
DA52 TWE Mileage History
- 12/04/2022117,679 mi
- 20/04/2022117,680 mi+1 mi
- 19/04/2023124,304 mi+6,624 mi
- 19/04/2023124,305 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,502 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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