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DN52 MVJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,100 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)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,092 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,758 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)

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,417 miles

brake pipe o/s/f near sub frame slightly rusty

rear exhaust box in bad con

Fail 26 Nov 2012 73,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipe o/s/f near sub frame slightly rusty

rear exhaust box in bad con

Pass 3 Dec 2011 69,812 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,996 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,369 miles

front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,328 miles

rear silencer corrision and breaking-up.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,327 miles

advance corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,327 miles

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

advance corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,796 miles

Advance corrosion to rear exhaust section.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 35,470 miles

Slight movement in both front sturts top mountings.

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 MVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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