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DF53 KSV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,640 mi
Last recorded63,640 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 63,640 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,551 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,189 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,138 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

N/s/r road wheel slightly buckled

O/s/r tyre starting to tear on inner sidewall

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 48,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

N/s/r road wheel slightly buckled

O/s/r tyre starting to tear on inner sidewall

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,987 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,253 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 KSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

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

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