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DN52 LVH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,121 mi
Last recorded79,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 LVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,121 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack end (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 76,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack end (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 72,441 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 20 Dec 2013 66,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 66,872 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,534 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 64,521 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,382 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,382 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,694 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,694 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 52,455 miles

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

fuel filter rusty

Fail 19 May 2010 52,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusty

Fuel filter rusty

Pass 21 May 2009 46,965 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 41,896 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 36,895 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 36,895 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 32,621 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 LVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 LVH, 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 LVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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