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DN52 MXS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,827 mi
Last recorded108,827 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal bake pipes corroded

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust silencer has a moderate leak of exhaust gases.

nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.

nearside rear shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted unable to fully inspect some engine components

plastic covers fitted to side sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside and offside headlamp dipped beam patterns have deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

sill covers fitted

slightly low effort from the o/s/r parking brake indicating a fault may be developing

wheel trims fitted front brakes not seen

Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

front windscreen wipers not tested

sill covers fitted

slightly low effort from the o/s/r parking brake indicating a fault may be developing

wheel trims fitted front brakes not seen

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,241 miles

offside front top suspension mounting some play

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,315 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres signs of age cracking

some play on both front top suspension mountings

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,500 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 50,866 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 50,866 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,247 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 34,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

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

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