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DN52 LYJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,474 miles

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

front tyres 195/55/15, rear tyres 195/60/15

rear tyres showing age related cracks

Fail 18 Apr 2015 98,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all 4 tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 5 Apr 2014 93,895 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,086 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,442 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,034 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 71,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,551 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT,CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R & O/S/R UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS

Fail 28 Jun 2010 61,547 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

ALL FOUR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT,CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R & O/S/R UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS

Pass 19 May 2009 54,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 41,564 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)

oil leak rear of engine under car

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,332 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,912 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2006 23,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

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 LYJ 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 68.8%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

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

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