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DN52 HZK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,045 mi
Last recorded175,045 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 HZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 175,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 175,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 173,710 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 173,709 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play +noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 172,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 170,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 168,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 168,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 166,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 164,872 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 164,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 160,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 160,810 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 154,034 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2014 154,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 144,303 miles

Alternator drive belt worn

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Exhaust middle to rear joint very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside front seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Rear brakes noisy in opperation

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 130,946 miles

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

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

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

engin mounts deteriated

plastic cill covers fitted not alowing full inspection

radiator intercooler insecure osf headlamp secured by bumper

Fail 15 Dec 2011 130,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engin mounts deteriated

plastic cill covers fitted not alowing full inspection

radiator intercooler insecure osf headlamp secured by bumper

Fail 20 Nov 2010 117,551 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 117,551 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,659 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 90,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 80,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,992 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,591 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

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 HZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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