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DN52 LXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,622 miles

both n/plates stained/discoloured

both rear lamps cracked

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

o/s/f wheel rim dented

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 76,622 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both n/plates stained/discoloured

both rear lamps cracked

brake pipes corroded

coolant level low

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

no oil showing on dipstick

o/s/f wheel rim dented

o/s/r tyre pressure low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,309 miles

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

both rear lamps cracked

exhaust system corroded

front n/plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear n/plate slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Feb 2021 75,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both rear lamps cracked

exhaust system corroded

front n/plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear n/plate slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,733 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 74,733 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,062 miles

Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wiper Missing

Fail 31 Jan 2019 73,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wiper Missing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,156 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak sump plug ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Spare wheel flat

Fail 30 Jan 2018 71,156 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall is perished showing cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak sump plug ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Spare wheel flat

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,161 miles

AERA ON POWER STEERING RACK HAS POSS SLIGHT FLUID LEAK

INNER AND OUTER PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

OFFSIDE LAMP/LENS REPAIR

OIL LEAK

REAR AND CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SPARE TYRE MISSING

Tyre on front nearside has wear on inner tread

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 31 Jan 2017 68,161 miles

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions NEARSIDE FRONT WRONG ROTATION (4.1.D.1f)

AERA ON POWER STEERING RACK HAS POSS SLIGHT FLUID LEAK

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENE HAVE DETERIORATION

BOTH OFFSIDE TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL SCRUB WEAR

INNER AND OUTER PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

OFFSIDE LAMP/LENS REPAIR

OIL LEAK

REAR AND CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SPARE TYRE MISSING

TYRE ON FRONT OFFSIDE INNER TREAD WORN

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,075 miles

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

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

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

front disc corroded

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear back corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,623 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,068 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,157 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 39,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,488 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,670 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 LXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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