MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking properly (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Bumper insecure underside (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside faded (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing fuel filler attachment area filler pipe not secured ti inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mountings nearside and offside excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
both front seat belts slow to retract
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank filler pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel tank insecure fuel neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside / offside (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside / offside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear wiper blade missing
slight bind on offside rear brake
slight perishing to nearside / offside rear tyres
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment nearside / offside (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside / offside (worn thin) (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Front coil spring broken nearside / offside (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside / offside (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside / offside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside park brake cable needs securing
rear wiper blade missing
slight bind on offside rear brake
slight perishing to nearside / offside rear tyres
Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly top mounting (2.5.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (19") (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly top mounting (2.5.B.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded away
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded away
front to rear brake pipes rusted
nearside rear steel brake pipe rusted
rear wiper missing
nothrear brake pipes rusted
rear wiper missing
slight blow on rear box
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake pipes rusted
rear wiper missing
slight blow on centre box
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust pipe blowing
n/s rear shock absorber cover broken
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in o/s front suspension strut top mounting
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake hose ferrules corroded
play in n/s front suspension strut top mounting
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
park brake reading on limit
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
park brake reading low
rear exhaust box rusty
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DN52 KZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 KZM, 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 KZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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