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DN52 LZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,715 mi
Last recorded60,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 60,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 60,575 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,617 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,735 miles

OIL LEAK

SURFACE RUST ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 51,669 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,577 miles

SURFACE RUST ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,169 miles

All exhaust is lightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,243 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,623 miles

oil leak.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 39,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,333 miles

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 9 Jan 2009 30,504 miles

o/s/r tyre edge worn.

slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,691 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,164 miles

exhaust rusty

rear tyres worn uneven.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,579 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 LZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

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

Is DN52 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 LZS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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