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DN52 LCC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 LCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,022 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,866 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,856 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 129,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 129,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 120,188 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 120,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 107,409 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 107,403 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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)

Pass 22 Feb 2008
Fail 21 Feb 2008

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 67,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,489 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 LCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN52 LCC?

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What year was DN52 LCC registered?

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

Is DN52 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LCC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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