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DA52 KYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,137 mi
Last recorded96,137 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,137 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

milage bulb not working

o/s washer jet only just hitting screen

oil around n/s rack boot

rear brakes noisey when applied

sill covers

wheel trims fitted to rear

winter tyre fitted to n/s/f

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

milage bulb not working

o/s washer jet only just hitting screen

oil around n/s rack boot

rear brakes noisey when applied

sill covers

wheel trims fitted to rear

winter tyre fitted to n/s/f

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top strut mounts have slight free play (o/s worse)

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering rack leaking

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

washers o/s not hitting screen

wheel trims on rear wheels

Fail 16 Feb 2011 81,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top strut mounts have slight free play (o/s worse)

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering rack leaking

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

washers o/s not hitting screen

wheel trims on rear wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2010 68,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhurst system corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2010 68,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhurst system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2009 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 59,119 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,330 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 KYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA52 KYF, 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 KYF registered?

DA52 KYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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