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DN52 LCP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,777 mi
Last recorded133,777 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 LCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 133,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 133,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

x2 rubber mounts are missing from exhaust

Pass 24 May 2018 126,183 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 126,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 120,159 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, and worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 113,045 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 105,714 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Fail 7 May 2015 105,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Pass 7 May 2014 99,407 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 99,407 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 92,114 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 84,184 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 84,184 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 77,683 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 16 May 2011 77,683 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 68,694 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 62,222 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 62,222 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 53,344 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 40,931 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 40,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 31,171 miles

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 LCP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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