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DN52 LHR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,860 mi
Last recorded67,860 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 67,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,318 miles

2 front tyres on limit.

coolant low.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 63,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2 front tyres on limit.

coolant low.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,144 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 59,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,568 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,362 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,673 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,414 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 LHR 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 63.6%.

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 LHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN52 LHR registered?

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

Is DN52 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LHR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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