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DN52 LRU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,830 miles

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

rear exhaust sealing joint slightly deteriorated

slight play at offside front droplink

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,289 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,348 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 60,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,105 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 52,105 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,535 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 46,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,748 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 LRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LRU, 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 LRU?

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What year was DN52 LRU registered?

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

Is DN52 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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