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DN52 LMY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,806 miles

Brake discs scored

Fuel line has been previously repaired

Mirror casings broke

Non atandard rear lights

One side of battery clamp missing

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2011 73,626 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fuel line has been re[aired non standard

Non std rear lights

Offside mirror insecurely affixed

Slight wear both front bal;l joints

Wiper blades worn

Fail 11 May 2011 73,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fuel line has been re[aired non standard

Non std rear lights

Offside mirror insecurely affixed

Slight wear both front bal;l joints

Wiper blades worn

Pass 19 May 2010 65,233 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,211 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Drivers door mirror housing damaged

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non standard rear lights fitted

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Score on windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2010 65,143 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Small Nail in n/s/f tyre

Drivers mirror housing damaged

Engine oil leak

Non standard rear lights fitted

Score on windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,442 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR REAR CROSS OVER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH UPPER SUSPENSION LEG RUBBER MOUNTINGS SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS NON STANDARD REAR LIGHTS FITTED

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,073 miles

Brake pads low, headlamp aim just in limits, nearside front tyre depth low

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,994 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 28,992 miles

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

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

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 LMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

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

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