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DN52 KKO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,886 mi
Last recorded167,886 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 167,886 miles

both front dip beam image faint

center and rear exhaust deterioated

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 May 2014 167,365 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre pipe and tail box heavily corroded

sill covers

Pass 13 May 2013 165,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 160,278 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front door mirror covers missing

damage to n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims

damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

exhaust system starting to corrode

scratches to windscreen

windscreen wipers do not park

Fail 16 Apr 2012 160,278 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front door mirror covers missing

damage to n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims

damage to o/s/f bumper and wing

exhaust system starting to corrode

scratches to windscreen

windscreen wipers do not park

Pass 12 Apr 2011 142,915 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

light damage o/s/f wing

light scratches to screen

n/s anti roll bar dust cover split

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear number plate starting to discoulor

slight buckle n/s/r road wheel

slight damage n/s/f mirror cover

slight wear and corrosion front discs

Fail 12 Apr 2011 142,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

light damage o/s/f wing

light scratches to screen

n/s anti roll bar dust cover split

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear number plate starting to discoulor

slight buckle n/s/r road wheel

slight damage n/s/f mirror cover

slight wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,133 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish and close to limit

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

light scracthes to screen

Fail 13 Apr 2010 127,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish and close to limit

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

light scracthes to screen

Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,138 miles

NS wing mirror cover missing

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted - unable to check sills

Slight scratches in windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2009 109,138 miles

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

NS wing mirror cover missing

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted - unable to check sills

Slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,088 miles

nsr shockabsorber slight leak

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2008 92,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nsr shockabsorber slight leak

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,266 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 74,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osr tyre close too limit

rerar exhaust section corroding

slight play front top suspension mountings

Pass 21 Feb 2006 56,688 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 56,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 KKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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