CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN52 KNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,715 mi
Last recorded106,715 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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 KNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
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

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 106,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 103,301 miles

Front exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Offside Front flexi brake hose insecure

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

Nearside Front Inner edge badly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2020 103,301 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Offside Front flexi brake hose insecure

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

Nearside Front Inner edge badly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,691 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated advise

Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,421 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 78,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,861 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 68,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 60,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 50,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,269 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 43,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,158 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,348 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 31,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,589 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 KNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL?

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

What year was DN52 KNL registered?

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

Is DN52 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 KNL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN52 KNL 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 KNL. 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.