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DN52 KXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 104,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,613 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE DISTORTED

Pass 16 Dec 2016 96,873 miles

both headlamps are distorted

front number plate is distorted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 96,870 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside rear at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps are distorted

front number plate is distorted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,887 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 192,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,434 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,479 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,630 miles

Spare tyre defective

front discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,152 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,508 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,748 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 41,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,740 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 KXY 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 68.4%.

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

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