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DF53 KEK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,818 mi
Last recorded111,818 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,818 miles

oil filter leaking.

sills covered in plastic cannot inspect.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 111,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil filter leaking.

sills covered in plastic cannot inspect.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,550 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 102,849 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 99,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight wear on brake pedal rubber,nsf fog light inop(condensation in lamp unit),slight blow from front exhaust pipe to centre pipe.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight wear on brake pedal rubber,nsf fog light inop(condensation in lamp unit),slight blow from front exhaust pipe to centre pipe.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 96,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,720 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 88,720 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 83,639 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 83,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,910 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 78,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,318 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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DF53 KEK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF53 KEK, 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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DF53 KEK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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