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DG53 KAE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,973 mi
Last recorded107,973 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

unable to fully inspect the front brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2018 44,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

unable to fully inspect the front brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,019 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on shoulders

offside rear tyre worn low

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,159 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,002 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

slight damage to nearside wing mirror

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,854 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,457 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,307 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,195 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,151 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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DG53 KAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DG53 KAE, 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 DG53 KAE registered?

DG53 KAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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