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DN52 KGV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,971 mi
Last recorded90,971 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,005 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,373 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 104,401 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 104,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,023 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 71,116 miles

drivers mirror glass cracked not affecting rear vision

Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,519 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 KGV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

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

Is DN52 KGV safe to buy?

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