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DA52 KZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,254 mi
Last recorded130,254 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,254 miles

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

Engine light illuminated

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

Inspection lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 130,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine light illuminated

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

Inspection lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,765 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,800 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 106,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,050 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 42,502 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres below legal limit on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,055 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 KZS 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 81.8%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

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

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