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DN52 DXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,306 mi
Last recorded138,306 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 DXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 138,306 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 138,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,938 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 129,938 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 129,861 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,224 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 119,223 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 116,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 116,219 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 110,991 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 110,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 105,644 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 105,644 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 99,929 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 99,929 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 94,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,398 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,552 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,598 miles

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?

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 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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