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DN52 LJK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,626 mi
Last recorded107,626 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 107,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 102,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 97,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear o/s+n/s, cracks in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,257 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,257 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 83,744 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,362 miles

Brake ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,639 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,541 miles

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

front brake hose ferrules corroded, advise change

nearside front brake pads look low

slight play at nearside front roll bar link

Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake hose ferrules corroded, advise change

nearside front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre perrished/ worn to limit on edge

slight play at nearside front roll bar link

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,209 miles

both rear from valve to hose, front to rear and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges and getting low

nearside front brake pads worn low

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside headlamp beam image poor

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear from valve to hose, front to rear and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn to legal limit, advise change asap

nearside front brake pads worn low

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on edges quite low

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,951 miles

Nearside rear flexy hose to compensator brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,888 miles

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

Offside rear flexy hose to compensator brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,238 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,057 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,857 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 29,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,519 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 LJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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