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DN52 KJK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,195 mi
Last recorded151,195 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 KJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 151,195 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 151,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle to compentsator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 143,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,669 miles

Front and front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides rear (2.7.3)

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack area.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 129,665 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens badly deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front and front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides rear (2.7.3)

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack area.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit at time of test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 115,983 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 112,369 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,952 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 105,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,483 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 96,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight dampness on steering rack

Slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,907 miles

Slight dampness on steering rack

Slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust box outerskin and joint corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 79,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust box outerskin and joint corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,490 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 KJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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