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DV52 LZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,243 mi
Last recorded156,243 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 LZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 156,243 miles

nearside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Fail 12 Apr 2011 155,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 149,424 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limits

Rear bumper damage

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight rear brake imbalance

Stone chips to windscreen

Wipers dont self park

nearside rear tyre on limits

Pass 29 Jan 2009 134,774 miles

Offside rear tyre on limits

Pads and disc worn, nrearside front on wear indicators

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2008 119,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 101,323 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 101,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 78,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DV52 LZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV52 LZU, 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 DV52 LZU registered?

DV52 LZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is DV52 LZU safe to buy?

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