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AD53 KKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

161,862 mi
Last recorded161,862 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 161,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 160,103 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 160,103 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 157,189 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,726 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 27 Sep 2022 152,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2021 147,857 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside rear tyre uneven wear

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,576 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 28 Sep 2020 142,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2019 136,186 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight wear to both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 17 Sep 2019 136,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight wear to both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2018 129,072 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 129,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,091 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Sep 2017 121,091 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)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,158 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 113,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,501 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,375 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,375 miles

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,334 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 54,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,345 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,558 miles

rear silencer corroded.

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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AD53 KKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AD53 KKJ, 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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AD53 KKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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