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DF53 KRE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,717 mi
Last recorded75,717 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,717 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,717 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,174 miles

nsf fog light inop

sills are covered with trims nsf fog light inop

Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,174 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nsf fog light inop

osr coil spring rusty

rear exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly

sills are covered with trims nsf fog light inop

Pass 29 May 2014 60,141 miles

Both front brake discs slightly ridged

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,165 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,417 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s front fog light not working

o/s ball joint boot split

rear tyres low on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,343 miles

corrosion on rear of exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,945 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

cuts to n/s/r tyre and wearing low

nail in o/s/r tyre

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2008 32,590 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both ns tyres have deep cuts to their treads

both sills covered

non standard rear lights fitted

osf washer jet poor

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,203 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 KRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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