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DA52 KZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,817 mi
Last recorded104,817 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlamp images poor x2

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,986 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 83,986 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested brake pipe has burst on brake roller (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake bust on brake roller test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,328 miles

Front Upper 2x upper top mounts worn but not excessive

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,328 miles

Front Upper 2x upper top mounts worn but not excessive

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear ex box corroded

brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Fail 9 Jan 2018 76,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear ex box corroded

brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,110 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

2x rear brake pipes slight corosion

Nearside Front shock slight leak

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

front brake pipes greesed making inspection dificult

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2x front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

2x rear brake pipes slight corosion

Nearside Front shock slight leak

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

front brake pipes greesed making inspection dificult

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,388 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 47,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,936 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,390 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 38,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,935 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,451 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,579 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,888 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 KZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KZU, 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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DA52 KZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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