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DN52 MVZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,739 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,739 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,197 miles

Water Level Low

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Water Level Low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,271 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,038 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,592 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 32,539 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,257 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 29,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,373 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 25,373 miles

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

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 MVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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