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DN52 LVZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,251 mi
Last recorded142,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Fail 11 Jun 2018 142,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 May 2017 139,360 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 139,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center join (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 118,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 109,061 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,605 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,605 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,826 miles

offside front tyre on 1.6mil limit

rear silencer rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2011 67,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mil limit

rear silencer rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,523 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded and weak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,523 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded and weak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,067 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 46,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,880 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2008 42,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,109 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 LVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

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

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