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DN52 LYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 110,001 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 118,212 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 88,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,639 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 88,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,065 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 76,064 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,854 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 64,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,999 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 45,999 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,660 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 LYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 LYP, 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 LYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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