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DN52 KWS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,984 mi
Last recorded104,984 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,984 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

child seats fitted

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame corroded

noise on engine

oil and coolant level low (1 litre oil)

plastic trims on sills

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Jan 2016 104,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

child seats fitted

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame corroded

noise on engine

oil and coolant level low (1 litre oil)

plastic trims on sills

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,709 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

exhaust system corrosion

light corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

play in both front suspension top mountings

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Jan 2015 98,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

exhaust system corrosion

front tyres close to leagal limit(worn on inner edges to 2.2mm)

light corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

play in both front suspension top mountings

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jan 2014 91,530 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

coolant stain around radiator

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded,not yet leaking

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 25 Jan 2014 91,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

coolant stain around radiator

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded,not yet leaking

exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,074 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

o/s/f door damaged

plastic trims on sills

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

o/s/f door damaged

plastic trims on sills

Pass 28 Jan 2012 75,833 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

light corrosion to all unchanged brake pipes

nail in offside front tyre,tyre close to limit 2mm

nearside front tyre close to limit on 2.5mm(bald on inner edge)

power steering rack damp

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 28 Jan 2012 75,833 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

light corrosion to all unchanged brake pipes

nail in offside front tyre,tyre close to limit 2mm

nearside front tyre close to limit on 2.5mm(bald on inner edge)

power steering rack damp

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,986 miles

Oil leak

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

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

plastic trims on sills

slight lift in front suspension top mountings

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,986 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

plastic trims on sills

slight lift in front suspension top mountings

Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,917 miles

corrosion to back box outer skin

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 23 Jan 2010 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to back box outer skin

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,319 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded,not yet leaking

light corrosion to all underbody brake pipes

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (3mm) slight perishing to tyre tread

power steering fluid low, not below minimum

slight dampness around steering rack ,no visiable leaks

slight play in both front suspension leg , top mountings.

vehicle underb ody wet at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2009 51,118 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded,not yet leaking

light corrosion to all underbody brake pipes

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (3mm) slight perishing to tyre tread

power steering fluid low, not below minimum

slight dampness around steering rack ,no visiable leaks

vehicle underb ody wet at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,440 miles

heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer(not leaking time of test)

o/s/f door handle surround damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2007 33,492 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread (185 65 15) †Slight oil leaks †Exhaust system corroded †Rear brakes imbalanced †Perishing and cracking to various steering and suspension components †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Slight perishing to brak

Slight perishing to brake hoses

Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,609 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded. †oil leaks. †front brakes worn. †rear brake hoses perished.

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 KWS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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