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DN52 KMA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,567 mi
Last recorded156,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 KMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 156,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from connection leading to nearside rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive from oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 156,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from connection leading to nearside rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive from oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 154,494 miles

lift in both front strut tops

Fail 18 Jan 2018 154,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

lift in both front strut tops

Pass 16 Jan 2017 150,928 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 150,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 145,333 miles

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

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

headlights starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Feb 2016 145,333 miles

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

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

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

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

headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2015 143,196 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate. headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Feb 2014 140,754 miles

bad oil leaks

front discs worn and corrodid

Fail 4 Feb 2014 140,754 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

bad oil leaks

Pass 16 Jan 2013 138,231 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 138,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 130,071 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

front discs corrodid both sides

top mountings both sides front slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2012 130,071 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

front discs corrodid both sides

top mountings both sides front slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,819 miles

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

front discs corrodid both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2010 86,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,414 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEEDS ATTENTION .

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,650 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 KMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KMA, 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 KMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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