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DN52 GLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,464 mi
Last recorded139,464 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,464 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 14 Sep 2017 139,464 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,410 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides oxidised, recommend repacement before next MOT (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 122,410 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides oxidised, recommend repacement before next MOT (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,775 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2015 111,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes coated in a protective layer.

handbrake cable protective gaiters split.

misting of oil around n/s rack gaiter.

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres on 2.5mm inner edges.

o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrole corroding.

rear axle mount bushes seperating.

rear brake pipes corroding in places.

rear wiper blade split.

tailpipe corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,420 miles

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

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

slight fluid leak from PAS rack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,761 miles

chip in windscreen.

rear axle mount bushes seperating.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 54,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen.

rear axle mount bushes seperating.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,217 miles

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

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 GLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

DN52 GLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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