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DN52 LXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,186 mi
Last recorded88,186 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,186 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,818 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 79,755 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,224 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 67,222 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 93,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 81,915 miles

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

engine / gearbox area oily underneath

some play in front strut top bearings

washers could be better

Fail 23 Jan 2009 81,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine / gearbox area oily underneath

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some play in front strut top bearings

washers could be better

Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,286 miles

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

front brakes squeaky

some play in front strut top mountings

Fail 30 Jan 2008 73,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brakes squeaky

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,807 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 LXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

Is DN52 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LXA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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