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DE53 KMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2017 110,874 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,023 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside & offside dip beam patterns very weak

offside rear tyre deteriorated & feathered on inner band

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust box in poor condition

unable to fully test outer sills due to trim fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,119 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,535 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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DE53 KMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE53 KMV, 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 DE53 KMV registered?

DE53 KMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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