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DN52 GNK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,308 mi
Last recorded128,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 GNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 128,308 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 128,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 119,575 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust boxs correded

Fail 27 May 2016 119,575 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust boxs correded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 109,523 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,523 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,203 miles

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

rear exhaust boxs coreded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 103,203 miles

rear exhaust boxs coreded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,284 miles

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

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

rear exhaust boxs

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,745 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,031 miles

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2010 69,199 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 69,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,446 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,565 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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DN52 GNK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 DN52 GNK, 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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DN52 GNK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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