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DN52 MHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,122 mi
Last recorded130,122 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 MHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror rear casing missing

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 26 Mar 2019 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror rear casing missing

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,051 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,536 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2017 98,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,260 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,568 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,533 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,914 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 65,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 62,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 58,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,514 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 52,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,548 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,867 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DN52 MHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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