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DN52 LHG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,579 mi
Last recorded137,579 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,579 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 137,575 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe that runs under the wheel arch (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe that runs under the wheel arch has corrosion but not leaking

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,792 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 130,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,616 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 114,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 104,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres worn

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

unable to see outer sills

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,519 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 82,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,070 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,048 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,347 miles

front tyre,s worn on inner edge,s

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,432 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 LHG 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 LHG, 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 LHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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