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DN52 KMJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,718 mi
Last recorded110,718 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2014 110,718 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,718 miles

exhaust back box corroded

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre perished

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 104,203 miles

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

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 104,203 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,686 miles

both front to rear brake pipes greased under the vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front brake pipe greased

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Aug 2012 97,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear brake pipes greased under the vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front brake pipe greased

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,556 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,540 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 84,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 66,357 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 66,357 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,455 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 57,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 48,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 38,808 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DN52 KMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 KMJ, 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 KMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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