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DN52 LEJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 102,220 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,458 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,446 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights not working correctly (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelamps operate brake lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe weak. (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both and patten is poor. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge and close to wear bars.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust has 2 rubber hangers missing.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,552 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 94,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,407 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,407 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,993 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,993 miles

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

rear exhuast section very poor and weak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,355 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,513 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,066 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 31,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,106 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 LEJ 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 72.7%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

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

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