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DN52 LWC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 89,802 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,824 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brakepipes on both sides at front and rear corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2013
Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,067 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,399 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2011 65,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,957 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,700 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 56,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 48,707 miles

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,707 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,869 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)

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 LWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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