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DN52 DXS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 111,933 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,252 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2015 110,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,614 miles

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

both headlamps detiorating

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

strong advise steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,972 miles

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

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

near side wiper blade deteriorating

steering rack leaking strong advice

Fail 13 Jan 2012 82,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

near side wiper blade deteriorating

steering rack leaking strong advice

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,878 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer cover on nearside rear Seat Belt retaining mechanism broken

Fail 21 Jan 2011 71,878 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer cover on nearside rear Seat Belt retaining mechanism broken

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,933 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly close to legal limit

Drivers seat belt retraction sluggish

Nearside rear seat belt buckle case damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2010 60,933 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly close to legal limit

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Drivers seat belt retraction sluggish

Nearside rear seat belt buckle case damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,463 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 48,453 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,404 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side rear tyres slight bulge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,683 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,682 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,507 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 27,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DXS, 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 DXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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