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DN52 KLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,028 mi
Last recorded59,028 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 52,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from la valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,772 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at centre to rear flange/join

Fail 3 Apr 2017 50,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

exhaust corroded at centre to rear flange/join

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,768 miles

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

exhaust system corroded between center and rear join

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,767 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded between center and rear join

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,607 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 46,607 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,285 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 44,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,297 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 38,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,934 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,475 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 33,475 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,127 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,127 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 20,652 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 KLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

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

Is DN52 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 KLX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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