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DN52 LFW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,236 mi
Last recorded93,236 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,233 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,173 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,076 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,090 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 59,090 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,169 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,519 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,519 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 36,833 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,336 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 29,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 LFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

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

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