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DN52 KVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

130,260 mi
Last recorded130,260 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 KVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 130,260 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 130,260 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,843 miles

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

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))

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

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 24 Jan 2022 123,843 miles

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

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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,728 miles

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

center and rear exhaust sections very corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2020 108,296 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2020 108,296 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front top mounts have slight play

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front top strut mounts have slight movement

Fail 17 Jan 2019 98,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front top strut mounts have slight movement

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,348 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer flange. (7.1.2)

wipers not parking correctly.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 93,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer flange. (7.1.2)

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

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

wipers not parking correctly.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,156 miles

exhaust system corroded

wipers not parking fully

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,944 miles

Exhaust back box corroding around seams and mounting welds

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers not parking correctly but not affecting the drivers veiw

Fail 16 Jan 2016 84,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust back box corroding around seams and mounting welds

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers not parking correctly but not affecting the drivers veiw

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box rusted.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,748 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusted.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,352 miles

Exhaust corroding around welds and seams.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,324 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroding around welds and seams.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,605 miles

Exhaust system very poor condition,corroded around welds joints and seams.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,778 miles

Exhaust corroding around welds and joints,back box mountings starting to fail.

Movement in offside front suspension top mount becoming excessive.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 63,778 miles

Exhaust corroding around welds and joints,back box mountings starting to fail.

Movement in offside front suspension top mount becoming excessive.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,291 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 57,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large amount of movement in offside front suspension top mount when vehicle is jacked up,may have extra lock nut fitted?. No movement detected when vehicle on ground.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,717 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 KVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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