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DN52 LCM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,653 mi
Last recorded158,653 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 158,653 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

Fail 28 Apr 2017 158,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2016 152,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at rear silencer and system corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lens but not showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3d)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers occasionally park in the upright position

slight play in both upper strut mount,bearings

Fail 7 Mar 2016 152,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at rear silencer and system corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lens but not showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3d)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers occasionally park in the upright position

slight play in both upper strut mount,bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2015 148,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 148,025 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 141,159 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jan 2013 129,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 116,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 116,359 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)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,401 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,132 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,767 miles

ADVISE:- slight play in o/s/f strut top mount when suspended.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 80,767 miles

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

ADVISE:- slight play in o/s/f strut top mount when suspended.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,952 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 66,952 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close

Fail 22 Jan 2007 48,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,648 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 LCM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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