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DN52 FNH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 FNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

centre rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

front wipers do not park

milage display not working

o/s/front head lamp has reduced light out put

tep fuel cap fitted with sealing ring

Pass 1 Feb 2011

Oil leak

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 28 Jan 2011

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 170,020 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 144,280 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 144,267 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 123,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 123,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 102,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 75,704 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE UNDER SIDE MUD FOULING-CLEAN

Fail 10 Jan 2006 75,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE UNDER SIDE MUD FOULING-CLEAN

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 FNH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FNH, 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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How do I check the history of DN52 FNH?

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What year was DN52 FNH registered?

DN52 FNH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is DN52 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 FNH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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