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DN52 MDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,327 mi
Last recorded105,327 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 105,327 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 99,256 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 99,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,961 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 92,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,034 miles

Centre exhaust system corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 86,951 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust system corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,422 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,344 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 49,491 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 44,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 35,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 29,220 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 MDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

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

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