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DN52 LXP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,335 mi
Last recorded91,335 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 91,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,202 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 81,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 81,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

fronmt wiperblades worn

front brake pads appear low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust silencer corroded and bracket broke but still secure

slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe to flexi

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,820 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 76,820 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2011 67,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,390 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,695 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,248 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 LXP 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 56.3%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

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

Is DN52 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LXP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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