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DN52 FUU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,336 mi
Last recorded120,336 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 FUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 120,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 118,805 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 112,937 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 112,937 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,638 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Offside under chassi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded an offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 91,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 91,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 83,231 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 77,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,887 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,011 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,051 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor has light misting of oil

Pass 3 Jan 2009 25,459 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,760 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 18,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,922 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,625 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 FUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FUU, 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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What year was DN52 FUU registered?

DN52 FUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DN52 FUU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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