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DA52 KHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,856 mi
Last recorded141,856 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 141,856 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 141,856 miles

Brake cable modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,830 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 102,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,101 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,618 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,256 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,637 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 55,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,215 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 46,881 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,140 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 35,140 miles

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

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

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

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 KHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

DA52 KHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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