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DN52 KHB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,620 mi
Last recorded144,620 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 KHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 144,620 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear box to centre box clamp/joint in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight corrosion on brake flexi ferraul/s

slight corrosion on front brake pipe/s

Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,652 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

NS Front shock damp

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight movement in both front shock tops

Fail 20 Mar 2015 134,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

NS Front shock damp

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight movement in both front shock tops

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,348 miles

rear box and centre pipe joint in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 6 Feb 2014 125,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear box and centre pipe joint in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 10 Oct 2012 108,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Small movement in both strut top rubbers

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,196 miles

Oil leak

Small movement in both strut top rubbers

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 93,375 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,442 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 85,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 52,353 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,353 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,478 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 KHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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