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DV52 KTD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 KTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,370 miles

back box joint corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,857 miles

tail pipe joint corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 97,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

tail pipe joint corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,119 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant slightly low

osr door not opening from outside

water getting into rear number plate still readable at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,744 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 75,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf seatbelt only just retracting enough.

water getting into rear number plate still readable at time of test.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,371 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DV52 KTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DV52 KTD, 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 DV52 KTD registered?

DV52 KTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is DV52 KTD safe to buy?

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