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DN52 KTJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,975 mi
Last recorded157,975 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 157,975 miles

General exhaust corrosion

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 157,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before the flexi across the rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside front tyre has low tread.

Nearside track rod end has slight play.

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

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

Offside front brake grab.

Offside front tyre has low tread & is worn on the inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 147,954 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 147,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,733 miles

lazy n/s park brake.

play in o/s front top spring mount.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 130,547 miles

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

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

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

lazy n/s park brake.

play in o/s front top spring mount.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 116,538 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 116,538 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,941 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 100,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,299 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,756 miles

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 26 Jan 2009 58,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,617 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 71,731 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 KTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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