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DF53 KPZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 94,056 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 94,056 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox oil leak

underbody corroded

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s side reapeter lens slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2012 82,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 74,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,041 miles

various chips in A zone ok yet

Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,261 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,897 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,776 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

back box corroded

chip in screen

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,030 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 KPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KPZ, 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 DF53 KPZ registered?

DF53 KPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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