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DN52 KUT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 112,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,341 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 107,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,456 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 104,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear flexy combo (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,344 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,026 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust sheild loose

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,805 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 76,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,363 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,363 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,592 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,864 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,864 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,574 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 39,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,776 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 KUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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