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DN52 MKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,360 mi
Last recorded91,360 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 MKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 91,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes from front to rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 91,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Battery lose

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,641 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 84,641 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,862 miles

Center and rear exhaust corrosion

Exhaust Raer Box hanger broken but still supported

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Center and rear exhaust corrosion

Exhaust Raer Box hanger broken but still supported

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2013 69,920 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,458 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 68,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,884 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 31,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,605 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 MKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

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

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