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DN52 GKY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,715 mi
Last recorded109,715 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 GKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,283 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 101,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,180 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 93,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,674 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 79,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,448 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,872 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 27,872 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DN52 GKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN52 GKY, 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 DN52 GKY registered?

DN52 GKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is DN52 GKY safe to buy?

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