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DA52 KGO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,480 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 99,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 91,840 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,591 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,809 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,902 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,843 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,405 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 45,405 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,436 miles

Both nearside tyre treads cracked but not showing cords

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,287 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,567 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,089 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 30,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,576 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,542 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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DA52 KGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DA52 KGO, 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 DA52 KGO registered?

DA52 KGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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