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DN52 HZM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,362 mi
Last recorded110,362 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 110,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SILLS AND UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2024 109,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2023 109,188 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 108,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 107,134 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,562 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 104,365 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine/gearbox.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 104,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine/gearbox.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 102,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 93,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 93,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 85,239 miles

advise brake pipes rusting

Fail 22 Dec 2011 85,220 miles

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

advise brake pipes rusting

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,823 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 77,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted & scored slightly

o/s handbake slight low effort

Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,340 miles

advise front no plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 52,136 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,820 miles

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

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

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

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 HZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

DN52 HZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DN52 HZM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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