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DN52 KXS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,378 mi
Last recorded98,378 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 KXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion everywhere including rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn low on inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. worn low on inner and outer edges 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres very cracked and perished but not yet to cords or structure

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

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 95,564 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel archslight corrosion no sharp edges

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 91,790 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 91,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 89,128 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 28 May 2013 81,422 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 28 May 2012 74,793 miles

brake pipes corroded

osr bearing noisey

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2011 67,942 miles

rear box in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2010 62,039 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 27 May 2009 56,464 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 56,464 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 39,763 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,252 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 KXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXS, 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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What year was DN52 KXS registered?

DN52 KXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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