MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion to back box outer skin
light corrosion to all metal brake pipes
play in both front top suspension mounts
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
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
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
heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer(not leaking time of test)
o/s/f door handle surround damaged
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
rear silencer outer skin corroded. †oil leaks. †front brakes worn. †rear brake hoses perished.
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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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