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DN52 LCW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,200 mi
Last recorded95,200 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,200 miles

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

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

some rust on floor

Fail 31 Jul 2015 95,200 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

some rust on floor

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,655 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Aug 2014 92,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,430 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 90,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f bumper damaged slightly

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 81,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,360 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 73,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,676 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 52,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,461 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 LCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

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

Is DN52 LCW safe to buy?

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