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DN52 KJJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,171 mi
Last recorded135,171 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 135,171 miles

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

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

center to rear part of exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 135,171 miles

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

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

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

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

center to rear part of exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 126,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 126,721 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 117,221 miles

both middle and rear exhaust sections excessivly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,964 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,886 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,642 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 KJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ registered?

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

Is DN52 KJJ safe to buy?

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