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DN52 MLY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,482 mi
Last recorded84,482 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,555 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,347 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,010 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,000 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 61,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,676 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 57,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,776 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 MLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN52 MLY registered?

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

Is DN52 MLY safe to buy?

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