MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all other steel brake pipes corroding
exhaust corroded
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake pipe & flexi (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all other steel brake pipes corroding
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steel brake pipes starting to corrode
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 16 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steel brake pipes starting to corrode
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OFFSIDE / SIDELIGHT COMES ON INSTEAD OF BRAKE LIGHT (1.2.1f)
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES POOR IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NEARSIDE FRONT (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ENGINE / GEARBOX AREAS ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDE WALLS (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDE WALLS (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR 2 MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDE WALLS (4.1.E.1)
European headlamps fitted, no kick
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
European headlamps fitted, no kick
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate begining to deteriorate
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN52 DXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DXM, 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 DXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 2003.
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