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DN52 DLV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,061 mi
Last recorded116,061 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 116,061 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 3 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,142 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,155 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,918 miles

can't see front brake pads

exhaust tailbox bracket broken

nearside front tyre a bit worn

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 92,920 miles

front brake pads maybe worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2010 80,089 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 62,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,370 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 DLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DLV, 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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DN52 DLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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