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DN52 LNM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,269 mi
Last recorded90,269 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,269 miles

Front suspension strut tops have play when vehicle raised

Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension strut tops have play when vehicle raised

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,085 miles

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust back box corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,085 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust back box corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 67,600 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,143 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Sep 2015 57,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2013 57,135 miles

Both rear tyres outer walls perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 57,134 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres outer walls perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,327 miles

Both rear tyres outer walls worn

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 51,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres outer walls worn

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,338 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,095 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 40,095 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inside edges slightly

engine and gearbox wet with oil

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2008 36,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 32,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,040 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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 LNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

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

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