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DN52 LWO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,526 mi
Last recorded93,526 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,526 miles

note,sill covers fitted

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

note,sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,112 miles

o/s/f strut close to inner wing... rear number plate needs repacing soon ...

Fail 21 Feb 2013 95,112 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f strut close to inner wing... rear number plate needs repacing soon ...

Pass 9 Feb 2012

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,406 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 70,406 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

front brake disc's worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010
Fail 8 Jan 2010

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front and rear brakes noisey on application

no milage displayed

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,160 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both wipers worn

gearbox oil leaks

handbrake adjustment

Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,503 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 55,483 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,248 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front and rear brakes noisey on application.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,221 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 LWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LWO, 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 LWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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