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DN52 AZP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,362 mi
Last recorded61,362 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 AZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 61,336 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted along the length of vehicle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Setting No3 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 56,364 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 50,362 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 7 Jan 2017 46,797 miles

Front both headlamps starting to fade

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

Offside Front Outer track rod end gaitor slight leak

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight movement

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

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

Rear slight blow on rear exhaust joint

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,561 miles

both head lights slightly deteriorated

front engine mount deteriorated

nearside steering slight misting of fluid

Fail 7 Jan 2016 43,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both head lights slightly deteriorated

nearside steering slight misting of fluid

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,494 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 38,494 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,694 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust system corroded

small cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,728 miles

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

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

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 AZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN52 AZP, 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 AZP registered?

DN52 AZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is DN52 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 AZP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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