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DN52 LHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,652 mi
Last recorded110,652 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,652 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 185 65 15 88t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 185 65 15 88t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,617 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 85,187 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,104 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,104 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)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,760 miles

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

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

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

both front head light aims on lower limit

suspension components corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,533 miles

advanced movement in both front strut tops

both outer sills covered

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,817 miles

Oil leak

cuts and age cracking to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

puncture repairs to n/s rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

cuts and age cracking to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

puncture repairs to n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,291 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,685 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,408 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 27,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front wipers juddering

rear brakes noise

rear exhaust back box very rusty

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 LHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

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

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