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DN52 LUH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 LUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,625 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2017 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2016
Fail 20 Feb 2016

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,139 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear inner brake pipes and o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 11 Feb 2015 78,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear inner brake pipes and o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,045 miles

centre and o/s front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

un able to fully inpsect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2014 71,045 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre and o/s front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

un able to fully inpsect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,891 miles

center brake pipes and o/s rear inner brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,891 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center brake pipes and o/s rear inner brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,006 miles

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 9 Feb 2012 55,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s front tyre worn to legal limit and requires attention

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,154 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,154 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted in n/s rear,not able to fully inspect adult belts

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

oil leak at front of engine

signs of corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,592 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,407 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,188 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 29,188 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,139 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 LUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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