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DN52 MFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,518 mi
Last recorded142,518 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 142,518 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,867 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 130,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not stopping in park position (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,395 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,940 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,781 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 67,781 miles

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

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

Both front tyres perished

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,053 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 58,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,485 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,205 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 32,205 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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