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DN52 AZO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,479 mi
Last recorded68,479 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 AZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,479 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 68,479 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 67,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust System Corroded!

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 67,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust System Corroded!

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

O/S/F Tyre Bald on Inner Shoulder!!!

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,106 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,999 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,862 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,414 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,374 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 36,374 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 28,546 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,546 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,149 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 13,317 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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DN52 AZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN52 AZO, 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 DN52 AZO registered?

DN52 AZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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