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DN52 MMX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,848 mi
Last recorded97,848 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 97,848 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 24 May 2014 97,846 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2014 97,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2013 95,732 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 2 May 2013 95,732 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 14 Apr 2012 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2012 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,556 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 10 Feb 2010 97,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 9 Feb 2009 83,809 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 9 Feb 2009 83,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake pedal rubber worn on one side

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread unable to see cords

Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake pedal rubber worn on one side

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread unable to see cords

rear exhaust outer skin missing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 57,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,796 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges+sidewall damage

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 MMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

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

Is DN52 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 MMX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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