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DN52 LHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,721 mi
Last recorded58,721 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 55,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,506 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides lsip of oil (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sip of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,733 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,415 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,415 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,875 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,936 miles

rear exaust box rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2012 44,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exaust box rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,592 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,805 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,161 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,594 miles

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

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 LHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

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

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