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DN52 FVR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,119 mi
Last recorded58,119 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,119 miles

front wipers smearing!

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,124 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished and nail in off side rear

play in off side front suspension top moumt

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,898 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 47,879 miles

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

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

slight play in off side front suspension top mount

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,559 miles

front tyres will require replacement shortly

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,302 miles

front tyres will require replacement shortly near side wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2011 37,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres will require replacement shortly near side wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,194 miles

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

slight dampness near side steering rack gaiter

slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,505 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 24,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,491 miles

head light aim on low limit

near side front tyre side wall slight damage - suggest replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,811 miles

headlight aim on low limit

near side front tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 25 Jan 2006 17,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight aim on low limit

near side front tyre side wall slight damage

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 FVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

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

Is DN52 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 FVR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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