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DN52 LVS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,470 mi
Last recorded50,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,470 miles

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

Exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in suspension top mounts

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,284 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 48,284 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 45,382 miles

Exhaust rear box casing corroded

OSF Suspension top mount has slight play

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,264 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,391 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,497 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,418 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 33,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 19 Jan 2010 30,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,662 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 LVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

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

Is DN52 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LVS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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