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DN52 LUT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 97,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 89,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 86,359 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 81,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 77,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 73,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,497 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,009 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,361 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,792 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,179 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 35,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,099 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,274 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DN52 LUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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