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DN52 LHC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,895 mi
Last recorded86,895 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlights faded

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on fuel filter

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,508 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,761 miles

corrosion present on nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion present on offside and nearside front brake pipes

slight movement in offside front antiroll bar drop link lower ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear corrosion present on exhaust outer caseing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 63,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear corrosion present on exhaust outer caseing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,059 miles

corrosion present on front brake pipes

front brake pads wearing

Fail 24 Aug 2015 60,059 miles

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

corrosion present on front brake pipes

front brake pads wearing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,131 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front brake pipes

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,072 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,240 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,049 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Oct 2010 44,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,177 miles

exhaust backbox outer case corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,177 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox outer case corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 31,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,497 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 LHC 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 68.2%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

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

Is DN52 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LHC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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