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DN52 MWL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,762 mi
Last recorded78,762 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,167 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 73,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,347 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust rusting

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2015 69,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,170 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,408 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,814 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,251 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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 MWL 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 93.8%.

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 MWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN52 MWL?

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What year was DN52 MWL registered?

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

Is DN52 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 MWL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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