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DN52 KVR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,128 mi
Last recorded77,128 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 KVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf @osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf @osf top mounting of suframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr@osr from rear wheels to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 77,128 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both head lights (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf @osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf @osf top mounting of suframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr@osr from rear wheels to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,010 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 64,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,950 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,611 miles

nearside front brake pipe just starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

rear backbox (exhaust) outer shell corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake pipe just starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

rear backbox (exhaust) outer shell corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2011 54,072 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel cap

nearside front top strut bush staring to wear

nearside front tyre starting to get low

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,738 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,101 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,636 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 KVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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