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DN52 KGP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,234 mi
Last recorded125,234 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 KGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,234 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low and perished

Wipers hard to get to park position

centre exhaust well corroded

damage to front of vehicle

front brake pads getting low

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Aug 2015 125,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low and perished

centre exhaust well corroded

damage to front of vehicle

engine light on

front brake pads getting low

steering rack damp

wipers don't park

wipers poor

Fail 27 Jan 2015 125,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust poor condition

clutch worn and slipping

engine light on

front brake pads 4mm

front bumper and n/s plastic sill broken

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolent level low

eml on

nearside plastic sill cover in secure

slight play in offside top suspension sturt bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 114,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolent level low

eml on

nearside plastic sill cover in secure

slight play in offside top suspension sturt bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,993 miles

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

Nearside body kit insecure

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

Wipers do not self park

Fail 27 Feb 2013 102,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside body kit insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wipers do not self park

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,347 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 89,347 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,649 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,976 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,654 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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 KGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

DN52 KGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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