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DN52 LML

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,792 mi
Last recorded142,792 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 142,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play nearside and offside front top macpherson strut mounts.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 142,616 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight play nearside and offside front top macpherson strut mounts.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 133,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box and rear section, Rear support bracket broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to legal limit and Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2016 123,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2015 114,808 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 114,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 105,150 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 104,997 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 94,365 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 83,337 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 83,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 73,729 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 73,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,219 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,981 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,814 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 LML 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 66.7%.

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

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