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DN52 LHM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,626 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre tread has liftings

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2012 76,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre tread has liftings

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,998 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,411 miles

back box corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,622 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 56,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,433 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,311 miles

back box

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,874 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,678 miles

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR AND REAR SILENCER CORRODED

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 LHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

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

Is DN52 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LHM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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