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DG53 KAX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,790 mi
Last recorded98,790 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 91,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 65,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,083 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 KAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

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

Is DG53 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 KAX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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