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DN52 KLA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,791 mi
Last recorded10,791 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 10,791 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 10,791 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 99,998 miles

nearside front antiroll bar linkage slightly worn

nearside front position lamp 75% light output

steering rack slightly sweating

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,599 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 92,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,921 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorating.

Steering Rack Area At Nearside Damp.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 77,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake Fluid Level Low Handbrake Has A Lot Of Travel.

Exhaust System Deteriorating.

Steering Rack Area At Nearside Damp.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,608 miles

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

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

coolant leak at raidiator(coolant stop leak added).

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

slight fliud leak at powersteering rack.

windsreen has slight damage(chipped).

Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

coolant leak at raidiator(coolant stop leak added).

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

slight fliud leak at powersteering rack.

windsreen has slight damage(chipped).

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,388 miles

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

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

Slight mist of powersteering fluid at nearside of rack.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,532 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight bulge on sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,196 miles

Advise slight sidewall damage on both front tyres .

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 KLA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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