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DN52 MDU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,631 mi
Last recorded117,631 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,631 miles

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

Offside Front driveshaft split pin missing

Offside headlamp aim faded

handbrake travel required adjusted

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Feb 2019 117,626 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front driveshaft split pin missing

Offside headlamp aim faded

handbrake travel required adjusted

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,008 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 114,008 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre

Offside Front track rod end

all brake pipes gresed

Fail 23 Feb 2016 102,959 miles

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

Steering column shaft cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,627 miles

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre section deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing at inner shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,247 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have 02 DOT code

offside rear tyre on or close to wear bars

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2010 56,006 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,741 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front tyre close to wear bars (185 65 15)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,701 miles

advise wear/play at front top strut mounts

Fail 29 Jan 2008 41,701 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise wear/play at front top strut mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,931 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 34,931 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,378 miles

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

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 MDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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