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DN52 LDV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,568 mi
Last recorded141,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipe corroded

both front track rod end has play

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,922 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 115,922 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,982 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 108,982 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 91,861 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 91,860 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Oct 2010 72,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,875 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,042 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,047 miles

ADVISE FRONT NO PLATE

ADVISE REAR BOX

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,981 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 LDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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