CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN52 KMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,564 miles

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,044 miles

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight coolant leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,142 miles

flexi-exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

flexi-exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,791 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

centre & rear exhaust corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in offside front top strut mount/bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,473 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front tyre starting to wear thin on edges

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,072 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,205 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,143 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,744 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,976 miles

front pads worn

front tyres worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2006 29,132 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN52 KMU 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 93.3%.

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 KMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN52 KMU?

You can check the full history of DN52 KMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN52 KMU registered?

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

Is DN52 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 KMU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN52 KMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN52 KMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.