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DN52 KVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,324 mi
Last recorded110,324 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,324 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 110,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,690 miles

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

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

boot floor damaged behind rear bumper.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 104,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,551 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front top strut mount roughness

rear bumper damage

Fail 28 Mar 2011 100,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,050 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,087 miles

exhaust badly corrodded

fine scratches in front screan

power stearing rack damp around both boots

radiator leaking coolant slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2009 76,087 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust badly corrodded

fine scratches in front screan

front b/pads and discs badly worn

power stearing rack damp around both boots

radiator leaking coolant slightly

top cambelt cover missing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,712 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 KVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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