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DN52 MGE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,849 mi
Last recorded92,849 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,849 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 92,849 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,163 miles

engine oil low prs

Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,163 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low prs

Pass 17 Jan 2015 79,975 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 75,318 miles

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

Nearside 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 18 Jan 2013 70,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,817 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,817 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,488 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 53,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,362 miles

child seat fitted to off side rear

Fail 30 Jan 2008 48,362 miles

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

child seat fitted to off side rear

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,416 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,148 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 MGE 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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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