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DN52 LFE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,576 mi
Last recorded64,576 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,576 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 64,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe corroded (7.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 58,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe corroded (7.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,535 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,580 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 47,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,116 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 41,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,650 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 38,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,612 miles

Front fuel pipes slight corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 33,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,720 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,404 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 31,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,932 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,600 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,946 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 LFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

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

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