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DN52 MSX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,216 mi
Last recorded103,216 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,815 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 100,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,872 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 94,015 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,795 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

coil spring worn Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,222 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,209 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,210 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,129 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 42,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,650 miles

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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 MSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

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

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The MOT history for DN52 MSX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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