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DN52 LDA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,048 mi
Last recorded107,048 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,048 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 107,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,134 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 93,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 May 2014 75,973 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 75,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust coorroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,005 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp aim pattern poor

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

Offside and nearside front tyre worn very low on edges

Offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge and cracked in tread

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,770 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,919 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,917 miles

play in o-s-f top suspension mount

Fail 10 Jan 2008 41,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in o-s-f top suspension mount

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,858 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 LDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

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

Is DN52 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LDA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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