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DN52 LKA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 93,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 85,438 miles

Advise headlight glasses tarnished

Fail 12 Feb 2014 85,438 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise headlight glasses tarnished

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,944 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,799 miles

Advise nearside mirror cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,997 miles

Advise rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,194 miles

Advise - Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2009 51,854 miles

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

the front wiper blades are smearing

the n/s mirror is damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2009 51,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

the front wiper blades are smearing

the n/s mirror is damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,001 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,725 miles

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

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

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 LKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LKA, 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

How do I check the history of DN52 LKA?

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What year was DN52 LKA registered?

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

Is DN52 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LKA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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