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DN52 LDU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,938 mi
Last recorded88,938 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,038 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 17 Sep 2010 81,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 29 Dec 2009 74,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 74,583 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 62,799 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,799 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2008 53,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,232 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 44,232 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,265 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 LDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU?

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What year was DN52 LDU registered?

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

Is DN52 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LDU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN52 LDU have outstanding finance?

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