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DN52 KZF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,305 mi
Last recorded14,305 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 14,305 miles

slight corrosion to both front to rears both rear outer and offside front inner brake pipes

slight weep from power steering rack

Fail 15 May 2020 104,305 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lens's slightly tarnished

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight corrosion to both front to rears both rear outer and offside front inner brake pipes

slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 23 May 2019 102,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor quality (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 102,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor quality (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 99,643 miles

Central silencer in poor condition,rear silencer joint poor,not blowing

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack gaiter inner ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure(rear)

exhaust slight blow at front

Fail 21 May 2018 99,643 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central silencer in poor condition,rear silencer joint poor,not blowing

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack gaiter inner ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure(rear)

exhaust slight blow at front

Pass 11 May 2017 96,732 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiters,inner ends (2.3.3b)

exhaust has slight blow ,front

rear exhaust joint/flange poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Fail 11 May 2017 96,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiters,inner ends (2.3.3b)

exhaust has slight blow ,front

rear exhaust joint/flange poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Pass 3 May 2016 92,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside both tyres cracking but no cords are visible

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal both rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2016 92,705 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside both tyres cracking but no cords are visible

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal both rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 88,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,686 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 83,686 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 79,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 75,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 71,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 67,867 miles

slight corrosion to nearsdide front and rear inner brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 57,218 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 50,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,841 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 KZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KZF, 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 KZF registered?

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

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