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DN52 MLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 97,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,551 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,551 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,384 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,685 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,685 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Wiper torn.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 83,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Water level low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Wiper torn.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,099 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,429 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S Main beam light incorrect.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,791 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 57,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,581 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 49,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,753 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 38,753 miles

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

reverse lights innop

small oil leak at sump area and cambox cover

Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,985 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 29,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,391 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,346 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 MLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

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

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