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DF53 KTV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,950 mi
Last recorded91,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,305 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear exhaust mountings missing

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 75,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake backplates corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded but failed to burst during brake plate test. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting missing, but still secure

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on rear exhaust flange

rear brake back covers corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,751 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on rear exhaust flange

rear brake back covers corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,437 miles

corrosion on n/s/r shock

cover sills fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

rear exhaust flange corroded

unable to see all pads

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,802 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on rear exhaust

unable to see all brake pads

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,354 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,369 miles

corrosion on rear ex

Fail 1 Dec 2010 47,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on rear ex

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,928 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,716 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 KTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

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

Is DF53 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 KTV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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