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DF53 KGE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,018 mi
Last recorded115,018 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,018 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,084 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Front engine stabiliser mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (front section) ()

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Radiator slightly leaking offside lower corner.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 105,122 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Front engine stabiliser mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (front section) ()

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Radiator slightly leaking offside lower corner.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,660 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 93,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,987 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,961 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,006 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,920 miles

cut to inner sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,600 miles

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

light surface cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 11 Jul 2008 31,600 miles

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

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

light surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,355 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 KGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DF53 KGE, 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 KGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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