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DN52 KLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,160 mi
Last recorded93,160 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 83,773 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,783 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,858 miles

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

exhaust weak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,512 miles

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,366 miles

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

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,066 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,723 miles

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

nearside & offside front steel brake pipes to flexibles slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,062 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,083 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 KLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

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

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