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DN52 MXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 MXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 122,315 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 122,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 115,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 115,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,615 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,366 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013 91,366 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,471 miles

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

radiator leaking

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,515 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber partialy worn

front wipers split

Fail 20 Dec 2011 69,515 miles

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

front wipers split

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber partialy worn

Fail 24 Dec 2010 61,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 61,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,202 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 35,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,096 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,019 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
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DN52 MXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

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

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