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DN52 LXB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,813 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front headlamp bulbs operation slightly affected by another lamp (indicator

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front headlamp bulbs operation slightly affected by another lamp (indicator

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,429 miles

Gearbox mounting defective front lower gearbox mount deteriorated ()

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

Offside Front Inner inner edge of tyre slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 91,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective front lower gearbox mount deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner inner edge of tyre slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front play in o/s/f strut top mount

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 89,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front play in o/s/f strut top mount

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,032 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,014 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,621 miles

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

exhuast blow from mid section

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,621 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhuast blow from mid section

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,819 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear flexi to wheel cylinder brake pipes corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f brake pads low

Fail 14 Jan 2013 68,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear flexi to wheel cylinder brake pipes corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f brake pads low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,030 miles

engine light on

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,318 miles

advise osr tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,318 miles

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

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

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

advise osr tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,411 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 55,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,264 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 49,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 43,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,529 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 LXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for DN52 LXB shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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