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DN52 MVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,934 mi
Last recorded91,934 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,934 miles

ADVISE HEADLAMP GLASS N/S FRONT

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 91,924 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

ADVISE HEADLAMP GLASS N/S FRONT

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat ...... seat belt not checked

hand brake only just meets mot standards

o/s and n/s rear tyres have sidewall cracks

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

rear o/s and n/s footbrake only just meets mot standards

Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat ...... seat belt not checked

hand brake only just meets mot standards

o/s and n/s rear tyres have sidewall cracks

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

rear o/s and n/s footbrake only just meets mot standards

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,733 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filter

engine cover fitted

n/s/f cv boot perishing

o/s/f cv boot perishing

slight play in n/s/f strut top mounting

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filter

engine cover fitted

n/s/f cv boot perishing

o/s/f cv boot perishing

slight play in n/s/f strut top mounting

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,757 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,432 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DN52 MVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

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

Is DN52 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 MVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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